Egypt: Clashes in Alexandria continue

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Protesters storm security offices in Alexandria, driving police to hole out in the building's top floors.The clashes continue in Egypt's second largest city.

06 March,2011 07:44 am

Demonstrators burst into state security offices in Alexandria early on Saturday where they say government officials were burning papers documenting abuses by security agents. The crowd of nearly 200 protesters stormed the complex and took control of the lower floors, driving police officers to hole up in the buildings top floors. The angry mob set fire to cars and called for the execution of ex-interior minister, Habib El-Adli. At least seven people were injured in the clashes.