egypt
How a tragic soccer match may have revived the Egyptian revolution
There are no words for the horror that took place in Port Said, Egypt. A soccer match became a killing field, with at least 74 spectators dead, and as many as 1,000 injured. The visiting Al-Ahly team lost to Al-Masri, and what followed will stain the sport forever. Al-Masri fans rushed the field, attacking the Al-Ahly cheering section after Al-Masri's 3-1 upset victory. People were stabbed and beaten, but the majority of deaths took place because of asphyxiation, as Al-Ahly fans were crushed against locked stadium doors.
December 12, 2011 |
The past year proved that in trying times, the collective will of people can be asserted and can bring about change. Yet the journey ahead is long.
Fighting austerity -- In parliament and on the streets
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 10:30am - 8:00pm
Location
Galbraith Building, room 404
35 St. George Street University of Toronto, just north of College
Toronto, ON
Canada
43° 39' 35.208" N, 79° 23' 47.7096" W
See map: Google Maps
Registration opens: 10:30am
Conference begins: 11:00am
This event takes place in an accessible space.
