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Egypt protesters, police clash in Cairo
 [Iran Press TV] Fresh festivities have erupted between protesters and security forces in the streets of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for the fifth consecutive day amid calls for civil disobedience against the country's junta. Security forces fired tear gas, birdshot and rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing protesters outside the interior ministry. The protesters demand the handover of power to a civilian government, the compensation of the deaders' families and achieving social justice. The demonstrators threatened to resort to civil disobedience if the military council fails to fulfill their demands. "Civil disobedience should be implemented in case the military council clings to power and does not respond to the instructions of parliament," said demonstrator Hamed Almizary. Over a dozen people have been killed since the start of the festivities last week. The violence erupted  after dozens of citizens died in riots following a football match in Port Saeed last Wednesday. Demonstrators accuse the ruling generals of failing to establish security. Some allege that the bloodshed was a deliberate attempt by loyalists of ousted president Hosni Mubarak ...The former President-for-Life of Egypt, dumped by popular demand in early 2011... to lead Egypt into chaos. Posted by: Fred 2012-02-07 |
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