A crackdown on protests in Egypt is not expected to provoke widespread unrest that threatens President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi's rule, as most Egyptians crave an end to years of political turmoil that have hammered their hopes of prosperity.

Over 25 people were killed over the weekend when security forces quelled protesters angered by what many perceive as a police state and a disregard for free speech and human rights, as well as the government's crushing of the Muslim Brotherhood.

But the unrest is unlikely to escalate dramatically as most Egyptians back Sisi's efforts to stabilize a nation roiled by upheaval since the toppling of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, say diplomats and analysts.

In favor of Sisi is support from Western powers who pump billions of dollars in aid into Egypt every year despite accusations of widespread abuse from human rights groups.

In downtown Cairo, where rare protests were held in the run-up to the anniversary, conversations with shopkeepers suggest Egyptians will continue to overlook reported human rights abuses, as long as Sisi delivers stability.

Sisi's initial reforms focused not on the security sector, but on rebuilding Egypt's economy.

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