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Military council holds emergency meeting in wake of Port Said disaster

Ahram Online, Thursday 2 Feb 2012

Egypt's ruling military council held an emergency meeting Thursday morning to discuss the Port Said Stadium disaster in which 71 people died.

Violence erupted Wednesday night when Masry fans invaded the pitch after the premier league match with Cairo side Ahly in Port Said.

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