On Thursday 3 October, a spokesperson for the EU condemned the reprisals carried out by the Egyptian authorities following the 20 September protests (see EUROPE B12336A16). It is estimated that more than 2000 people have been detained in various parts of the country since the protests.
Fresh protests against the economic and social situation in the country were planned for Friday, 4 October.
In a statement given to the press, the spokesperson stated that “the response of the Egyptian...