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Egyptian security forces stormed protest camps of supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, leaving over 500 dead across the country. Seeking to contain the violence, the interim government imposed a month-long nationwide state of emergence and curfews in Cairo and 13 other provinces, AFP reported. Civilians and policemen were killed in the clashes as Christian activists accused Morsi loyalists of waging a “war of retaliation against Copts in Egypt.” The violence prompted Vice President and Nobel Laureate Mohamed ElBaradei to resign, saying the loss of lives could have been avoided. The 11-hour, daily curfew takes effect starting at 7:00 pm.
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