Hundreds injured in Cairo violence
More than 600 people have been injured and one killed in violent clashes between supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and protesters demanding his resignation.
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Egypt’s capital Cairo has been rocked by violence as supporters of under-fire President Hosni Mubarak fought anti-government protesters in the streets.
President Mubarak has promised to step down in September after an election is held but his opponents are demanding he resign immediately.
Despite calls by the government to pull out of Tahrir Square, protestors have refused to leave until President Mubarak steps down.
Yesterday supporters of President Mubarak met in the streets, throwing missiles and fighting.
The political unrest in Egypt has helped push the price of oil to over $US102 a barrel.
NBR staff
Thu, 03 Feb 2011
Thu, 03 Feb 2011
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Hundreds injured in Cairo violence
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