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Egypt: liberals and Islamists clash, 110 reported injured

October 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Opponents and supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi clashed in Cairo on Friday in the first street violence between rival factions since the Islamist leader took office. Islamists and their opponents threw stones, bottles and petrol bombs, and some fought … read more »

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In U-turn, Egypt’s Brotherhood names presidential

April 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, in a policy U-turn, said on Saturday it would back its deputy leader for president, an endorsement that guarantees Khairat al-Shater a place among the front runners after the group initially said it would not field a … read more »

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