Egypt: Deadly Sectarian Clashes Erupt in Cairo

Author:
Al Jazeera
Publisher:
Al Jazeera English
Publication Date:
8 May 2011
Tags:
Egypt, Conflict, Peace and Security, Governance

Christians marching against the military in the Egyptian capital and calling for more rights have come under attack.

While some blamed hardline Muslims, others said the attack is symptomatic of rampant lawlessness in the country following the revolution that overthrew long-time leader, Hosni Mubarak.

Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports from Cairo.

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