Matteo Butturini
Italy
EUROPE
31, Milan based photographer with educational background in international economics and geopolitical issues.
Spoken languages : Italian, English, Spanish, Chinese.
Contact : teo.butturini@gmail.com
At the moment I'm mainly focusing on environmental and social issues in Italy, China and Egypt, and I'm avalaible for short and long term assignments worldwide, for both shooting and writing.
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As riots continue in Cairo (Egypt), police placed a wall on Qasr El Aini Road to prevent protesters from reaching the Shura Assembly building. Clashes moved to Symon Bolivar Sq, behind the USA Embassy. Tents appeared again in Tahrir Sq.
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Opposition parties called for marches of protest after President Morsi declared new laws that allegedly give him impunity for his decisions while in charge. Thousands of people converged into Tahrir Square,while clashes continue in the surroundings.
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The demonstration for the victims of 2011's Mohamed Mahmoud battle in Cairo, Egypt, turned into clashes with police on the evening of November 19th. The riots continued for two more days, with no end in sight.
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After a quiet afternoon of demonstrations held to remember the victims of clashes in 2011, violence erupted in Mohamed Mahmoud Rd and soon spread to Tahrir Square and the surrounding area.
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During the festival the Yi and Bai communities in the area use to light up wood torches in front of their houses. The youths give a twist to the tradition throwing sawdust on the flames, creating fireballs and giving life to a spectacular party.
