Twelve days after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Twitter users in the Middle East continue to follow events there closely. After offering protesters in Ferguson advice on how to deal with rough police tactics—based mainly on their own experiences from the Arab Spring demonstrations—they’re now directing some ironic jibes at the town’s police force.
When the Egyptian government called for authorities in Ferguson to show restraint in dealing with protesters, Egyptians took to Twitter to underline the irony of the statement and, using the hashtag #EgyPoliceTipsToUS, shared some tongue-in-cheek advice for the police, based on years of dealing with their own cops.
Don’t fire rubber bullets, it’s a waste of time and money. Fire real bullets instead #EgyPoliceTipsToUS—
Ahmed El Demery (@Demery_) August 21, 2014
Always target photojournalists.. they’re the eye of the truth. #EgyPoliceTipsToUS
(Sinoussi, Elshamy, & Eldeeb) http://t.co/gKFE8dgwvZ—
Asya (@AsyaOs) August 20, 2014
Shoot gas canisters at head level. #EgyPoliceTipsToUS—
Galal (@GalalAmrG) August 20, 2014
Remember: teamwork is the key #EgyPoliceTipsToUS http://t.co/sJIw8w5waZ—
Asya (@AsyaOs) August 20, 2014
#EgyPoliceTipsToUS Tips in Pics
Egyptians on Twitter have some tips for police in Ferguson
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