Jonathan Rashad
18. Portsaid protest the killing of dozens over a stadium riot death sentence
PORTSAID, EGYPT - FEBRUARY 1: Protesters marching - with a banner of 40-year old Abdu Al-Dessouki - to Mansheyya Square
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Thousands went down to the streets on Friday in memory of the dozens killed in clashes with security forces, also in solidarity with local football fans sentenced to death.
Protesters demanded the downfall of President Mohamed Morsi and called for the army to take over. Some protesters even demanded the independence of Porsaid - to be a separate country from Egypt.
The violence started after 21 football fans were sentenced to death for their involvement in last year's stadium riot that left 74 dead.
Army was deployed to the streets after Morsi announced a curfew - a curfew defied by protesters - to be imposed in Portsaid, Ismailia and Suez.
18. Portsaid protest the killing of dozens over a stadium riot death sentence
PORTSAID, EGYPT - FEBRUARY 1: Protesters marching - with a banner of 40-year old Abdu Al-Dessouki - to Mansheyya Square
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Thousands went down to the streets on Friday in memory of the dozens killed in clashes with security forces, also in solidarity with local football fans sentenced to death.
Protesters demanded the downfall of President Mohamed Morsi and called for the army to take over. Some protesters even demanded the independence of Porsaid - to be a separate country from Egypt.
The violence started after 21 football fans were sentenced to death for their involvement in last year's stadium riot that left 74 dead.
Army was deployed to the streets after Morsi announced a curfew - a curfew defied by protesters - to be imposed in Portsaid, Ismailia and Suez.