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In Egypt, the police are soldiers for the regime

In Egypt, the police are soldiers for the regime

Building on traditions dating back to colonialism, Egyptian police today are more militarized than ever

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Jan 25, 2024
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I published a long read on the history and present of the militarized Egyptian police force.

Central Security Forces deployed in Maspero, 24 June 2011.

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