Nahda Square sit-in dispersal
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The Nahda Square sit-in dispersal was a deadly August 2013 crackdown by Egyptian security forces on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo’s Nahda Square, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread condemnation.
All labels observed (1)
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| Nahda Square sit-in dispersal canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Nahda Square sit-in dispersal Context triple: [Rabaa massacre, relatedTo, Nahda Square sit-in dispersal]
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Rabaa massacre
The Rabaa massacre was a 2013 mass killing of supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi by Egyptian security forces during the dispersal of sit-in protests in Cairo, widely condemned as one of the deadliest crackdowns on demonstrators in modern Egyptian history.
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April 6 Youth Movement
April 6 Youth Movement is an Egyptian activist group founded in 2008 that played a prominent role in organizing protests and mobilizing youth during the lead-up to and events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.
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Rabaa al-Adawiya Square
Rabaa al-Adawiya Square is a major public square in eastern Cairo that became internationally known as the focal point of mass pro-Morsi sit-ins and their violent dispersal following the 2013 Egyptian coup.
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Jaleh Square massacre
The Jaleh Square massacre was a pivotal and deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces on protesters in Tehran in 1978, widely seen as a turning point that radicalized opposition and accelerated the Iranian Revolution.
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2013 Egyptian coup d'état
The 2013 Egyptian coup d'état was the military overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi that led to a change of government and the rise of military-backed rule in Egypt.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Nahda Square sit-in dispersal Target entity description: The Nahda Square sit-in dispersal was a deadly August 2013 crackdown by Egyptian security forces on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo’s Nahda Square, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread condemnation.
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A.
Rabaa massacre
The Rabaa massacre was a 2013 mass killing of supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi by Egyptian security forces during the dispersal of sit-in protests in Cairo, widely condemned as one of the deadliest crackdowns on demonstrators in modern Egyptian history.
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B.
April 6 Youth Movement
April 6 Youth Movement is an Egyptian activist group founded in 2008 that played a prominent role in organizing protests and mobilizing youth during the lead-up to and events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.
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C.
Rabaa al-Adawiya Square
Rabaa al-Adawiya Square is a major public square in eastern Cairo that became internationally known as the focal point of mass pro-Morsi sit-ins and their violent dispersal following the 2013 Egyptian coup.
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D.
Jaleh Square massacre
The Jaleh Square massacre was a pivotal and deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces on protesters in Tehran in 1978, widely seen as a turning point that radicalized opposition and accelerated the Iranian Revolution.
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E.
2013 Egyptian coup d'état
The 2013 Egyptian coup d'état was the military overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi that led to a change of government and the rise of military-backed rule in Egypt.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
crackdown
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mass killing ⓘ political repression event ⓘ protest dispersal ⓘ |
| aftermath |
curfew in several Egyptian cities
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further crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood ⓘ state of emergency in Egypt ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Nahda massacre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Mohamed Morsi
NERFINISHED
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Muslim Brotherhood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cause | protests against the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi ⓘ |
| characterizedAs | disproportionate use of force by human rights organizations ⓘ |
| city | Cairo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| condemnedBy |
Amnesty International
NERFINISHED
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Human Rights Watch NERFINISHED ⓘ various foreign governments ⓘ |
| context |
2013 Egyptian coup d'état
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
political unrest in Egypt in 2013 ⓘ |
| country | Egypt ⓘ |
| date | 2013-08-14 ⓘ |
| governmentJustification | restoring security and public order ⓘ |
| hasMainSubject | dispersal of pro-Morsi sit-in at Nahda Square ⓘ |
| humanRightsAssessment | possible crimes against humanity according to some organizations ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Arabic ⓘ |
| location |
Giza
NERFINISHED
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Greater Cairo NERFINISHED ⓘ Nahda Square NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | extensive international media coverage ⓘ |
| opposingParty |
Egyptian interim authorities
NERFINISHED
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Egyptian security apparatus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
August 2013 Egyptian sit-in dispersals
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post-2013 Egyptian crisis ⓘ |
| perpetrator |
Egyptian army
NERFINISHED
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Egyptian police NERFINISHED ⓘ Egyptian security forces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedEvent | Rabaa massacre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
destruction of protest camps
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international condemnation ⓘ mass arrests ⓘ numerous casualties ⓘ |
| simultaneousWith | Rabaa al-Adawiya Square sit-in dispersal ⓘ |
| target |
Muslim Brotherhood supporters
NERFINISHED
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supporters of Mohamed Morsi ⓘ |
| timePeriod | August 2013 ⓘ |
| victimGroup |
civilian protesters
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pro-Morsi demonstrators ⓘ |
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Subject: Nahda Square sit-in dispersal Description of subject: The Nahda Square sit-in dispersal was a deadly August 2013 crackdown by Egyptian security forces on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo’s Nahda Square, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread condemnation.
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