In particular, the new gatherings law of Egypt has raised anger among Egyptians, many of whom have tried to challenge that law only to find themselves arrested, including some prominent activists such as Alaa Abd El Fattah, sentenced to 15 years in prison last month, for organizing a protest without a permit. 
Sheria mpya ya Misri ya kudhibiti mikusanyiko ndiyo hasa imewasha hasira kali miongoni mwa Wamisri, wengi wakijaribu kupinga sheria hiyo lakini hatimaye kujikuta wakikamatwa wao wenyewe, ikiwa ni pamoja na baadhi ya wanaharakati maarufu kama vile Alaa Abd El Fattah, aliyehukumiwa kifungo cha miaka 15 jela mwezi uliopita, kwa ajili ya kuandaa maandamano pasipo kibali.