Protesters throw stones towards riot police as they demonstrate against alleged corruption in the provincial town of Imzouren, Morocco, June 2, 2017. REUTERSCAIRO – 23 May 2018: Cairo Appeal Court received the case of the 102 defendants accused of damaging public and private property in violent demonstrations against the police; the court will schedule their first trial.The defendants had demonstrated in January 2017 in front of Al-Mokattam police station, after the death of 22-year old Mohamed Abdel Hakim, aka Afroto, inside the Mokattam police station. Afroto suffered severe injuries that led to his death.The defendants face charges of attacking the Mokattam police station and the Mokattam Specialized Hospital. They are also accused of damaging public and private property, and taking part in illegal demonstrations. Nine policemen were reportedly injured during the attacks.Two policemen including an officer are accused of beating Afroto to death.

Source: Egypt Today May 23, 2018 10:52 UTC