27 January 2013 Last updated at 10:26 ET
The mass funeral took place amid widespread anger in Port Said over the death sentences
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Tens of thousands of mourners in the Egyptian city of Port Said have attended a mass funeral for about 30 people killed in unrest on Saturday.
Clashed broke out as the coffins were carried through the streets. Unrest was also reported in the capital, Cairo.
Saturday's clashes in Port Said were sparked by death sentences passed on 21 local people over football riots.
Supporters of the defendants attacked the prison holding them. Two policemen were also killed in the unrest.
Security was stepped up in Port Said in the aftermath of the rioting. The military has been deployed around key buildings.
But there were clashes between security forces and mourners on Sunday. At least 17 people were wounded, Mena state news agency said.
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Families of those given death sentences were seen weeping and fleeing tear gas outside Port Said jail
The agency also said gunfire was heard near the funeral procession, and the route was changed.
In Cairo anti-government protesters clashed with security forces near Tahrir Square for a fourth consecutive day.
The UK embassy, located near the square, remained closed on Sunday because of the "unfolding turbulence", officials said. Other nearby Western embassies were also closed.
Opposition angerCorrespondents say Port Said remains in a state of rage after the 21 defendants were sentenced over riots which killed 74 people after a football game last February.
February's violence began when fans of Port Said side al-Masry attacked visiting supporters from Cairo club al-Ahly.
Continue reading the main story[h=2]Port Said 2012 football deaths[/h]
Saturday's death sentences sparked celebrations in Cairo but anger in Port Said, where more than 30 people were killed.
The violence followed a day of unrest on the second anniversary of the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak. At least seven people were killed and more than 450 wounded across Egypt.
Friday saw a big anti-government rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square, with opposition supporters clashing with police.
The liberal opposition accuses President Mohammed Morsi of being autocratic and driving through a new constitution that does not protect adequately freedom of expression or religion.
The government is also being blamed for a deepening economic crisis.
President Morsi and his allies have dismissed the claim, saying they have a democratic mandate following recent elections.
The constitution, drawn up by an Islamist-dominated body, was approved by a referendum last month.
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Continue reading the main story
Tens of thousands of mourners in the Egyptian city of Port Said have attended a mass funeral for about 30 people killed in unrest on Saturday.
Clashed broke out as the coffins were carried through the streets. Unrest was also reported in the capital, Cairo.
Saturday's clashes in Port Said were sparked by death sentences passed on 21 local people over football riots.
Supporters of the defendants attacked the prison holding them. Two policemen were also killed in the unrest.
Security was stepped up in Port Said in the aftermath of the rioting. The military has been deployed around key buildings.
But there were clashes between security forces and mourners on Sunday. At least 17 people were wounded, Mena state news agency said.
Families of those given death sentences were seen weeping and fleeing tear gas outside Port Said jail
The agency also said gunfire was heard near the funeral procession, and the route was changed.
In Cairo anti-government protesters clashed with security forces near Tahrir Square for a fourth consecutive day.
The UK embassy, located near the square, remained closed on Sunday because of the "unfolding turbulence", officials said. Other nearby Western embassies were also closed.
Opposition angerCorrespondents say Port Said remains in a state of rage after the 21 defendants were sentenced over riots which killed 74 people after a football game last February.
February's violence began when fans of Port Said side al-Masry attacked visiting supporters from Cairo club al-Ahly.
Continue reading the main story[h=2]Port Said 2012 football deaths[/h]
- 74 people killed in Port Said stadium on 2 February 2012
- Clashes broke out between rival fans of clubs al-Masry and al-Ahly
- Fans flooded on to pitch attacking Ahly players and fans as match ended
- Most died of concussion, cuts and suffocation
- The largest death toll in Egypt's football history
Saturday's death sentences sparked celebrations in Cairo but anger in Port Said, where more than 30 people were killed.
The violence followed a day of unrest on the second anniversary of the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak. At least seven people were killed and more than 450 wounded across Egypt.
Friday saw a big anti-government rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square, with opposition supporters clashing with police.
The liberal opposition accuses President Mohammed Morsi of being autocratic and driving through a new constitution that does not protect adequately freedom of expression or religion.
The government is also being blamed for a deepening economic crisis.
President Morsi and his allies have dismissed the claim, saying they have a democratic mandate following recent elections.
The constitution, drawn up by an Islamist-dominated body, was approved by a referendum last month.
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