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On campus in Egypt, a heavy security clampdown

By Maggie Michael
Published October 8, 2014 5:43pm ET
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On campus in Egypt, a heavy security clampdown
In this Thursday, Oct. 7, 2014 photo, Egyptian students walk outside Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. Summer vacation ends this weekend, and universities across Egypt are preparing for the return of students with a heavy, pre-emptive clampdown. The aim is to prevent a resurgence of protests by supporters of Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist president who was removed by the military just over a year ago. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) | Hassan Ammar

CAIRO (AP) — At Cairo University’s campus, new, black steel walls have gone up. A private security firm has put up surveillance cameras. Guards have bomb-detection devices. Just outside, heavily armed riot police have permanent positions.

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