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December 27, 2013

Egypt Arrests Dozens of Muslim Brotherhood Members Following "Terrorism" Designation 
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The military government in Egypt has pressed ahead with its crackdown on
the Muslim Brotherhood one day after declaring the group a terrorist
organization. On Thursday, dozens of Brotherhood members were arrested
and their assets seized. Over a thousand groups also had their bank
accounts frozen, including a network of hospitals. The terrorism
designation marks a new escalation of the campaign against the
Brotherhood since the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi in July. On
Thursday, one person was killed as Brotherhood supporters clashed with
rivals in Cairo. The State Department says it has "expressed concern" to
the Egyptian government over its latest moves.

 

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