Egyptian Death Sentences Ignite Riots

Throughout history, revolutions were meant to fulfill the peoples’ aspiration for independence and stability. However, the modern-day revolutionary concept is likely to change radically, pushing the long-awaited dream of liberty to the margins of our world.

The story of rebellious Egypt is that of a distraught and inflamed country, struggling to withstand ongoing post-revolution vicissitudes.

At least 36 people were killed, mostly of gunshot wounds, and more than 300 were injured during clashes in Egypt’s Port Said on Saturday. Clashes broke out after a local court had sentenced 21 people to death for their role in deadly riots after a football match last year, causing 74 fatalities.

Security was stepped up in Port Said in the aftermath of the rioting. The military has been deployed around key buildings as protesters tried to storm the city prison which led to gunfire.

In this regard, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton urged the Egyptian authorities to restore calm and order and called on all sides to show restraint, her spokesperson said