Second day of clashes hits Cairo after football deaths (WATCH)

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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 08:42 Friday, 03 February 2012 08:20

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Protesters in Cairo threw stones at police who fired tear gas in return

Protesters have clashed with security forces in Egypt's capital Cairo for a second day, amid anger over the deaths of 74 football fans on Wednesday.

Police fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters who had gathered outside the interior ministry.

Hundreds were injured in fighting between security forces and protesters across the country on Thursday.

Many Egyptians blame the authorities for failing to protect fans at a stadium in the city of Port Said.

Most of the dead were believed to be supporters of Cairo's al-Ahly team, who were attacked after losing a match to Port Said side al-Masry.

A group of hard-core al-Ahly fans known as the "ultras" have accused the authorities of allowing the killings to happen.

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