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Egypt Cairo football clashes leave at least 22 dead | |
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Clashes between football fans and security forces in the Egyptian capital Cairo have left at least 22 people dead, prosecutors say. | |
Fans of the Zamalek football club tried to force their way into a match without tickets, sparking the clashes, officials said. | Fans of the Zamalek football club tried to force their way into a match without tickets, sparking the clashes, officials said. |
The violence broke out ahead of a premier league game against ENPPI. | The violence broke out ahead of a premier league game against ENPPI. |
In February 2012, more than 70 people were killed in post-match violence after a game in Port Said. | In February 2012, more than 70 people were killed in post-match violence after a game in Port Said. |
On Sunday, police used tear gas to disperse the fans at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo, with at least 20 injured, witnesses said. | On Sunday, police used tear gas to disperse the fans at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo, with at least 20 injured, witnesses said. |
Hard-core Egyptian football fans are often deeply politicised, and played a role in the overthrow of former President Hosni Mubarak in 2011. | Hard-core Egyptian football fans are often deeply politicised, and played a role in the overthrow of former President Hosni Mubarak in 2011. |
Egypt has reduced public access to football matches following the violence in Port Said. | Egypt has reduced public access to football matches following the violence in Port Said. |
Many people believe police in Port Said stood by in revenge for the fans' role in anti-Mubarak unrest. Police deny the accusation. | Many people believe police in Port Said stood by in revenge for the fans' role in anti-Mubarak unrest. Police deny the accusation. |