Protesters assembled at opposite ends of Lafayette Park across from the White House on April 3 as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visited President Donald Trump. Protesters on one side called attention to Egyptian victims and detainees. Sisi supporters danced and waved flags, mostly staying in their own territory. Unfortunately, there were no posters asking of the release of jailed U.S. citizen Aya Hijazi. [Staff Photos Phil Pasquini]
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