Security chief sacked after deadly Egyptian soccer riot
The Egyptian government has sacked the head of security in the northern city of Port Said after an explosion of soccer violence that left 74 people dead, state media reported on Thursday.
Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim fired city security chief Essam Samak because of the rioting that erupted on Wednesday seconds after the final whistle at a match between two rival teams, the MENA news agency reported. (News agencies)
