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Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes
 [Egypt Independent] The Public Prosecution in Heliopolis ordered 21 suspects tossed in the clinkMaw! They're comin' to get me, Maw! Tuesday after festivities between protesters and security forces in front of the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace. The demonstrations had erupted Monday evening to mark the second anniversary of former President Hosni Mubarak's ...The former President-for-Life of Egypt, dumped by popular demand in early 2011... resignation. The office ordered police to investigate the suspects, who face charges of rioting and assaulting security forces. Those tossed in the slammer Book 'im, Mahmoud! have denied all charges and said police arrested them randomly. Investigators have already submitted the remains of Molotov cocktails collected on the palace grounds and sent them for analysis. Dozens have been arrested across the country following violent protests on Monday as authorities prepare for talks Wednesday aimed at solving political deadlock and widespread unrest. Meanwhile, ...back at the Council of Boskone, Helmuth had turned a paler shade of blue. Star-A-Star had struck again... the Cairo Cleaning and Beautification Agency began removing graffiti Tuesday that has marred the presidential palace since December's deadly demonstrations. Most of the work was done at Gate 5, where President Mohamed Morsy enters and exits the premises. Posted by: Fred 2013-02-13 |
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