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Ultras force indefinite suspension of Egyptian soccer league

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James M. Dorsey
Oct 16, 2012
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Ultras clash with supporters of President Morsi

By James M. Dorsey

A decision to indefinitely postpone the lifting of an eight-month ban on professional soccer in Egypt constitutes a milestone in an increasingly successful campaign by militant fans to root out corruption, force reform of the country’s hated security forces and ensure that senior officials…

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