Ultras, the die-hard fans of al-Ahly, Egypt's most successful club, took to the streets of the capital to show satisfaction after 21 people were sentenced to death for their role in last February's football violence. They waved their club's red flag as they clashed with police near Tahrir Square, where large crowds had earlier gathered to mark the second anniversary of the 25 January uprising. Ultras played a key role in the protests that overthrew President Mubarak. Many believe that Mubarak loyalists hatched a plot to target them at al-Ahly's away match to Port Said's al-Masry team and criticise police for failing to act. In Port Said, violence erupted at the criminal court when relatives of the convicted men rushed forwards to try to free them, killing two police officers. Elsewhere, Ultras al-Masry went on the rampage. They argue these verdicts were political.By Yolande Knell/ BBC News
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Clashes in Cairo and Port Said but for different reasons.
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