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"Kazeboon" (also spelled "Kazabun"), which means "liars" in Arabic, is a public-awareness campaign in Egypt critical of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), the current governing power.[1] The Kazeboon campaign consists of film screenings held in public spaces, characteristically done by projecting video clips against building walls.[2] The video clips depict actions taken by Egyptian military personnel against civilians since SCAF took power in February 2011 following Hosni Mubarak's resignation in an effort to counter the narrative portrayed by state media.[3]
Origins[edit]
The campaign's name is attributed[4] to a front page headline on Tahrir newspaper on December 18, 2011.[5] The word "liars" accompanied an image of Egyptian army soldiers arresting a female protestor during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo the previous day.[6][7] The image was widely shared and became an important visual symbol of abuse of power by the Egyptian military, galvanizing activists that would constitute the organizers of the Kazeboon campaign.[8]
The campaign is also known as Askar Kazeboon, which translates to "the military are liars"[9] or "the generals are liars."[10]
Screenings[edit]
2011[edit]
Kazeboon screenings began on December 29, 2011, taking place in public squares in El Mansheya, Alexandria and the Cairo districts of Zamalek, Maadi, Nasr City and Giza. Activists in El Mansheya and Zamalek met resistance from SCAF supporters and security forces.[11] The screenings continued the following day in Cairo's Sayeda Zeinab district.[12]
2012[edit]
The campaign quickly began to spread around Egypt in early January 2012, as rallies gained momentum in Dokki, Al-Matariyyah, Shubra and other districts within the first week of the new year, occasionally resulting in clashes with Mubarak supporters.[13][14] On January 5, 2012, a screening held at Saad Zaghloul Square in Alexandria was preceded by a seminar where prominent activists provided context and shared personal accounts.[15]
In the following weeks, the Kazeboon screenings continued around Egypt in anticipation of the anniversary of the January 25th protests in [[Tahrir
Square]]. On January 26 and 27, 2012, activists projected Kazeboon videos on the facade of the state media headquarters in the Maspero television building to protest for media reform.[16][17]
References[edit]
- ^ Soror, Safaa (5 January 2012). "Liars' campaign starts in Alexandria, despite security pressure". Egypt Independent.
- ^ Abdoun, Safaa (16 January 2012). "Kazeboon street campaign aims to expose SCAF lies". Daily News Egypt.
- ^ Abdoun, Safaa (16 January 2012). "Kazeboon street campaign aims to expose SCAF lies". Daily News Egypt.
- ^ Taher, Menna (30 December 2011). "Public Film-Screenings of Army Abuses Attacked in Alexandria and Cairo". Jadaliyya.
- ^ "Liars" (PDF). Tahrir. 18 December 2011.
- ^ "Liars" (PDF). Tahrir. 18 December 2011.
- ^ Amaria, Kainaz (21 December 2011). "The 'Girl In The Blue Bra'". NPR.
- ^ Amaria, Kainaz (21 December 2011). "The 'Girl In The Blue Bra'". NPR.
- ^ Iskandar, Adel. "A Year in the Life of Egypt's Media: A 2011 Timeline". Jadaliyya.
- ^ el-Lozy, Ahmed (18 January 2012). "Alternative media hits Egypt's street with "Liars" campaign". Egypt Independent.
- ^ Taher, Menna (30 December 2011). "Public Film-Screenings of Army Abuses Attacked in Alexandria and Cairo". Jadaliyya.
- ^ Taher, Menna (30 December 2011). "Public Film-Screenings of Army Abuses Attacked in Alexandria and Cairo". Jadaliyya.
- ^ Iskandar, Adel. "A Year in the Life of Egypt's Media: A 2011 Timeline". Jadaliyya.
- ^ "Activists march against security violations, clash with Mubarak supporters". Egypt Independent. 4 January 2012.
- ^ Soror, Safaa. "'Liars' campaign starts in Alexandria, despite security pressure". Egypt Independent.
- ^ Iskandar, Adel. "A Year in the Life of Egypt's Media: A 2011 Timeline". Jadaliyya.
- ^ Trew, Bel (29 January 2012). "Maspero: The revolution's new frontline". Ahram Online.