Arabic: ماسبيرو Maspiro is the headquarters of the Egyptian Television and Radio Union in Cairo. It is located on the corniche, the road the runs along the Nile River, in downtown Cairo, not far from Tahrir Square. Maspiro has become a popular area for protests and sit-ins in the wake of Egypt's January uprising, as it is criticized of dishonest reporting and interpretation of many incidents in Egypt. On October 9, 2011, a demonstration of Coptic Christians turned deadly when the demonstration clashed with Egyptian military police forces. At least 26 people were killed. Maspiro has been broadcasting programs since 1960 and was the first broadcasting station in the Middle East. It now has three national channels and several satellite channels, including Dream TV and El-Mehwar. The Maspiro building takes its name after French Egyptologist Gaston Maspiro. It is a recognizable building with its circular shape and receives over 30,000 individuals daily.