Friday, February 1, 2013

Riots Return To Egypt



Clashes At Egypt’s Presidential Palace -- New York Times

CAIRO — During an anti-government demonstration on Friday, protesters threw fire bombs over the wall of Egypt’s presidential palace, setting fire to a guardhouse at one of the gates. The police responded by firing tear gas and birdshot at demonstrators, and at one point, stripping and brutally beating a man in an episode captured on live television.

The Egyptian Health Ministry reported that one protester was killed in the violence, which quickly dashed hopes of reconciliation between Egypt’s quarreling political parties. On Thursday, Islamist and secular-leaning groups had been coaxed to sit down together to issue a joint declaration condemning the violence after more than a week of unrest that left more than 50 people dead.

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More News On The Unrest In Egypt

Mayhem outside Morsi’s palace as Egypt protesters clash with police, 1 person killed
-- Washington Post/AP
Egypt Clashes Near Palace Imperil Accord to End Violence -- Bloomberg Businessweek
One dead, dozens hurt as police clash with Egypt protesters -- Reuters
1 Dead, Dozens Injured in New Round of Egyptian Protests -- Voice of America
Mass march in Port Said as anger grows on anniversary of Egypt revolution -- The Guardian
Anniversary violence deepen Egypt's economic crisis -- BBC

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