Anti-Mubarak protesters in Cairo beaten by the police
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Egyptian riot police and government supporters have dispersed Saturday demonstration against President Hosni Mubarak's fifth re-election campaign. Several hundred demonstrators from Kifaya, a movement against re-election of Mr Mubarak, as well as from other pro-reform organisations were to gather in Cairo's main square, but they were attacked by the security forces and plain-clothes police on their way. Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters were beaten, kicked in the head, and finally thrown into police trucks. 19 members of Kifaya were
Egyptian riot police and government supporters have dispersed Saturday demonstration against President Hosni Mubarak's fifth re-election campaign.
Several hundred demonstrators from Kifaya, a movement against re-election of Mr Mubarak, as well as from other pro-reform organisations were to gather in Cairo's main square, but they were attacked by the security forces and plain-clothes police on their way.
Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters were beaten, kicked in the head, and finally thrown into police trucks.
19 members of Kifaya were arrested and they are still held, according to the organisation statement. Ayman Barakat, Mr Mubarak's most serious opponent in the upcoming election was among those arrested, but is now freed.
Mr Mubarak announced that he would stand in the election on Thursday. Under international pressure he introduced several serious constitutional reforms, including first in 24 years presidential elections with more than one candidate. However, opposition leaders say that is 'no guarantee' the elections will be fair.
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