Ron Burgundy Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court confirmed on Saturday death sentences handed down to 21 soccer fans for their role in a stadium riot which killed dozens of people in Port Said last year, a case which has provoked violent protests in the Suez Canal city. The court also jailed two senior police officers for 15 years for their role in the riot in February 2012, in which more than 70 people died. Unrest has plagued Port Said since the death sentences were first announced on January 26, with local residents who want the fans spared fighting pitched battles with police. ... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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