Egypt’s president declares 30-day state of emergency

Egypt’s president last night declared a 30-day state of emergency and night curfew in the three Suez Canal provinces hit hardest by the wave of violence that has left more than 50 dead in the past four days.

Seven people were shot dead and hundreds were injured in Port Said yesterday during the funerals of 33 protesters killed at the weekend.

A total of 49 people have been killed in demonstrations around the country since Thursday and Mohammed Morsi’s opponents have called for more protests today.