The Associated Press took note of the mass arrest of Islamists and alleged Ikhwan supporters in the weeks leading up to the 25 January anniversary, covering the arrest of nine alleged Ikhwan leaders that planned to “disrupt order and security” on the day of. The men had reportedly scheduled meetings a day before to plan how to exploit current economic conditions and provoke public opinion. 145 civilians were also reportedly referred to military prosecution, for their alleged involvement in two high-profile assassinations, and more are expected to follow, a (totally unbiased and dependable) source told the Anadolu Agency.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Aboutrika’s woes (him being branded a terrorist) continued to receive coverage on everything from Reuters to TMZ.

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