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Shahinda Makled: “they’re trying to silence Egypt’s voice, but they won’t be able to”. Peasant rights activist Shahinda Makled comments on the attempt of a Muslim Brotherhood member to physically silence her at a protest at the Ittihadeyya Palace, and explains why the new constitution and Brotherhood rule have nothing to offer workers and farmers. Mobile device users have to download the YouTube player and turn closed captions on. mobile