Egyptian football riot anger focuses on military rulers

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Egyptian football riot anger focuses on military rulers

Fans mourn dead and vow revenge as MPs blame lack of security at Port Said stadium for riot which left 74 people deadEgyptians ranging from football fans to MPs have blamed the military rulers for the bloody post-match riot that left scores of people dead. Police were criticised for failing to stop the violence on Wednesday night which led to a crush in a narrow exit at the stadium in Port Said, north of the capital, Cairo.

published date:Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:42:32 GMT
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