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Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 09:53 AM Feb 2012

More Cairo clashes after Port Said football deaths

Protesters have clashed with security forces in Egypt's capital Cairo for a second day, amid anger over the deaths of 74 football fans on Wednesday.

Police fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters who had gathered outside the interior ministry.

Hundreds were injured in fighting between security forces and protesters across the country on Thursday.

Many Egyptians blame the authorities for failing to protect fans at a stadium in the city of Port Said.

Most of the dead were believed to be supporters of Cairo's al-Ahly team, who were attacked after losing a match to Port Said side al-Masry.

A group of hard-core al-Ahly fans known as the "ultras" have accused the authorities of allowing the killings to happen.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16867276

I've seen unconfirmed reports that two more people died in these protests, but it's not on the BBC yet

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