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February 1, 2013

Friday’s Protest at the Presidential Palace Turns Violent

By Nancy Messieh

Friday’s Protest at the Presidential Palace Turns Violent

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Less than one day after Egypt’s political forces signed a document renouncing violence, Egypt’s streets are once again witnessing violent clashes between protesters and security forces. The 10-point Azhar document in which Egypt’s political forces committed to renouncing violence and engaging in national dialogue has done nothing to quell street violence, a matter which comes as little surprise, particularly in light of the Ministry of Interior’s absence from Thursday’s meeting.

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