Many fear a new wave of violence on March 9, when a court issues verdicts for more defendants in the soccer riot case, including several police officers.

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At intervals along the barricaded roads stood phalanxes of police and more militia in riot gear, including batons and shields.

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Some 5, 000 men from the police and presidential guard beat up demonstrators, while riot police tear-gassed any gathering of people (including this correspondent) almost indiscriminately.

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