Egypt’s Leader Seeks Order After Clashes Injure 200 People
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Egypt’s government sought to restore order after clashes erupted in central Cairo between supporters and opponents of the military ruling council, according to a posting by the nation’s Cabinet.
Protesters used knives and swords in the clashes yesterday and the army blocked the road leading to the defense ministry in Cairo, Al Jazeera reported. Egypt’s health ministry said at least 231 people were injured, the Middle East News Agency reported, quoting Abdel-Hamid Abatha, the health minister.