Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egyptian security forces have been fleeing rioters and in some cases surrendering their weapons. Security sources acknowledged that Egyptian police and security forces were refusing to battle pro-democracy protesters in several cities of the Arab League state. They said police officers, particularly conscripts, were fleeing violent protests and even abandoning […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has accused Israel of helping the nationwide riots against President Mohammed Morsi. The Morsi regime has linked Israel with the emergence of an opposition militia called Black Bloc. On Jan. 31, the regime charged a member of Black Bloc with being directed by Israel to conduct sabotage in Egypt. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt’s new Islamist regime faces a new protest faction that has been battling security forces. The so-called Black Bloc has deployed hundreds of fighters clad in black who have battled police and security forces around Cairo and other major cities. Black Bloc, said to have used electric shock batons, has […]