NEW : Egypt denounces ` ` these irresponsible acts , '' referring to the Cairo protests . The protests began after protests in front of the embassy . Throngs of Egyptians call for the release of Egyptian human rights lawyer Ahmed el - Sheikh . Saudi officials say el - Gezawi was arrested trying to import pills into the country .
NEW : Egypt denounces `` these irresponsible acts , '' referring to the Cairo protests . The closures come after protests in front of the embassy . Throngs of Egyptians call for the release of Egyptian human rights lawyer Ahmed el-Gezawi . Saudi officials say el-Gezawi was arrested trying to smuggle pills into the country .