Deadly protest over chemical plant in northern Egypt

Protests have been occurring in Egypt near a fertilizer plant with concern for the pollution caused. There have been demonstrations to relocate or close the plant and prevent the opening of two more plants. This is significant because under Egypt’s previous leader, Hosni Mubarak, protests would not have occurred or been tolerated. Activism is now taking place more frequently in Egypt; protesters of the chemical plants even took their demonstrations outside the governor’s office chanting anti-government slogans. It is interesting and significant that protests like these are happening more and more due to new leadership throughout the Middle East.  

By Matt and Becca