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Riots following Egypt ferry disaster
Monday, 6 February 2006 20:15
The sinking of an Egyptian ferry in the Red Sea three days ago is continuing to have violent repercussions.
This morning relatives of some of the 1,400 people on board set fire to El Salam Maritime's offices in Safaga.
Police used tear gas to drive away the people who had congregated outside the offices.
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Over the weekend there were scenes of anger and frustration at the port as hundreds of relatives awaited news of their loved ones.
Some 750 people are still missing. 429 survivors were rescued, 312 Egyptians and 50 Saudis, as well as 23 of the 104 crew.
195 bodies were recovered from the Red Sea.
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