Threat Assessment: December 19th-23rd

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Thousands of women march for justice in Cairo

After images of women being beaten and stripped by soldiers were splashed across the front pages of Egyptian newspapers, thousands of women marched through Cairo in protest. Renewed clashes in Tahrir Square over the military rulers' leadership have resulted in at least 14 deaths. The women's protests, however, seemed to have an effect, as the military council issued an apology before the march even ended. “The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces expresses its utmost sorrow for the great women of Egypt, for the violations that took place during the recent events,” the council said in a statement. “It stresses its great appreciation for the women of Egypt.” [New York Times]