Egypt State Information Service (Cairo)
18 December 2011
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) expressed regret over the incidents that have taken place on 16/12/2011 that resulted in casualties and material damage.
A SCAF statement released on 17/12/2011 said in line with recommendations by the advisory council on these incidents, all necessary measures for an immediate halt of acts of violence have been taken.
The SCAF called for compensations to be paid for the families of the victims of the violent clashes.
It noted that an investigation has been launched into the incidents, which left at least ten dead and 494 others injured.
All those who have been detained over the violence are in the custody of the public prosecution, said the council in its statement.
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