A new Egyptian uprising fizzled out before it could even start

CAIRO -- On April 15, the largest protests Egypt had seen in years erupted over the government's decision to hand over two Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia. Emboldened activists called for more protests that many hoped would turn into nationwide demonstrations against the ruling regime. They were scheduled for Monday. The protests, however, fizzled. As army jets and […]

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