Saturday
Oct242009
Bikya Masr: Ayman Nour attacked in Hurghada
Follow Bikya Masr (BikyaMasr) on Twitter for reports on an attack on Ayman Nour and his supporters by a dozen security and NDP thugs.
As of 23:10:
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Follow Bikya Masr (BikyaMasr) on Twitter for reports on an attack on Ayman Nour and his supporters by a dozen security and NDP thugs.
As of 23:10:
- Nour has told us that he feels "endangered."5 minutes ago from web
- Nour has stated he will remain inside until there is a response from the Hurghada General Prosecutor's office.5 minutes ago from web
- At this time, Nour and his party remain trapped in the restaurant.6 minutes ago from web
- Nour: ""this sinful coalition between sec. forces and NDP is the worst form of terrorism. They are punishing us for our tour in Luxor.”7 minutes ago from web
- Statement from Nour: "The situation is really dangerous. This is a severe attack and an unforgivable escalation.”8 minutes ago from web
- They said that they are “security forces aided by some members of the ruling National Democratic Party Council in Hurghada!”9 minutes ago from web
- Some members of El-Ghad Party Committee in Hurghada recognized the attackers.9 minutes ago from web
- Only a small truck of Tourism Police came to the location of the incident and left after few minutes without taking any action9 minutes ago from web
- They tried to call the police and security forces to help them, but they never showed up9 minutes ago from web
- Nour and colleagues were having dinner with members of Elghad Committee in Hurghada before they were to go to the airport for cairo9 minutes ago from web
- attackers tried to steal Gawad’s camera and papers but the owner of the restaurant saved him and pulled him inside again to protect him.10 minutes ago from web
- Nour and his assistants are still stuck inside the restaurant which is surrounded by the thugs who are shouting: Viva Mubarak, Viva Egypt!11 minutes ago from web
- Ahmed Abdul Gawad, Nour’s media assistant was severely beaten and wounded.11 minutes ago from web
- While leaving Star Fish restaurant in Sheraton St., in Hurghada, Ayman Nour and his assistants were violently attacked by a dozen of thugs11 minutes ago from web
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