Egypt: 36 pro-Morsi detainees killed during escape attempt

RT 2014-03-18

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Egypt's government confirms its security forces have killed 36 Muslim Brotherhood supporters that attempted to escape during a prison transfer. Officials claimed the prisoners took an officer hostage, but suffocated when police used tear gas. The Muslim Brotherhood may end up listed as a terrorist organization under Egypt's new constitution, according to reports. The draft is expected to be announced on Wednesday and may also include a ban on all religious political parties. And as RT's Paula Slier now reports the violence in the country has left some families scarred for life. READ MORE http://on.rt.com/6dqq8m LIVE UPDATES http://on.rt.com/snqlvb

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