Ultras and Egyptian security forces gear up for renewed confrontation

Ultras confront security forces
By James M. Dorsey
With the lifting of a seven-month ban on professional soccer, militant Egyptian fans and security forces are gearing up for a new round of street battles during the country’s Super Cup final on Sunday, the first domestic match since February.
At stake in the escalating conflict are core issues that prompte…
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