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National reconciliation in Egypt still in doubt

As the political conflict escalates in Egypt, some are calling for a national reconciliation, yet many obstacles stand in the way.
Torn posters of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi are seen on a wall at Tahrir Square in Cairo September 26, 2013. On Thursday, the groundwork for the construction of a garden was begun at the square. The poster reads, "To be on trial... No reconciliation without justice, no justice without retribution, no punishment without trial". REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh  (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTX140EG
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As the political crisis escalates in Egypt between the ruling authorities, the majority of Islamic movements and the Muslim Brotherhood and civil forces, there have been increasing calls for a national reconciliation framework involving all the country's conflicting parties to halt the bloodshed and achieve political and social stability.

The political crisis prevents national reconciliation

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