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Egyptian protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes in Cairo, on March 8, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD KHALED


Egypt Braces for More Violence

Egypt Braces for More Violence

by | Mar 9, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Egypt is bracing itself for a fresh wave of violence in the city of Port Said after a court confirmed the death sentences of 21 people convicted for their part in a deadly football riot last year. Port Said has seen outbreaks of violence since...