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Egypt declares monthlong state of emergency

CAIRO — Egypt’s interim president has declared a monthlong state of emergency to combat worsening violence after riot police moved to clear two sprawling encampments of supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.

A statement by the office of President Adly Mansour said today that the state of emergency takes effect at 4 p.m.

It didn’t provide details but says Mansour also ordered the armed forces to support the police in their efforts to restore law and order and protect state facilities.

The Health Ministry, meanwhile, has raised the casualty toll from nationwide clashes nationwide to 95 killed and 874 injured.

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