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Rising tensions between Egypt army and people
Activists say nearly 12,000 civilians still in custody since uprising have been referred to military courts.
Last Modified: 19 Aug 2011 05:28

Egypt's ruling military council has been in power for six months and there are several signs the honeymoon between the men in uniform and protesters may be coming to an end.

Activists have been complaining about the referral of thousands of civilians to military courts, and there is growing anger about the ban on protesting in Tahrir Square.

Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports from Cairo.
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