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Egypt deputy PM: Islamists must renounce violence

The Columbian
Published: October 28, 2013, 5:00pm

CAIRO — Egypt’s deputy prime minister says the Muslim Brotherhood must renounce violence and accept the military-backed roadmap for the country’s transition before it can join the political process.

Ziad Bahaa-Eldin, speaking to reporters Tuesday, blamed the Brotherhood for the “continuation of the atmosphere of violence” since the ouster of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in July 3.

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