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Egypt death sentences spark fatal riots

January 27, 2013
By ESPN staff


The sentencing of 21 people to death for their role in last year's Port Said Stadium disaster has led to further tragedy after at least 22 people were killed and 250 injured in riots protesting the decision in the Egyptian city.

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