After the government renovation campaign tried to erase artwork placed on the outer walls of the American University, graffiti artists fight back with spray can in hand. The subject matter on these walls were cartoon figures of Mubarak and his generals. These figures ruled over the Egyptian people with an iron fist for a long time until recently this June when a new government took hold. The artists were outraged by the new government's attempt to cover up these depictions since they stood for what these people had to go through and the oppression they faced. To them, it is a meaningful piece of history which should stand as a symbol to not be forgotten. Mohammed Mahmoud Street was also a location where many people perished during the protests against Mubarak after being killed by security personnel. As soon as the murals had been painted white, a man ran in with a paint can in hand and began to paint once again with numerous people following him and his actions. Now, new cartoons stand on the wall with the artists sending a message that they will always be ready to paint again in the name of their history to not be forgotten.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-19721662
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