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Cairo shares plunge 2.22pc at close, off lows

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The main EGX-30 index closed at 4,584.39.

Earlier in late morning trade, the index of leading shares fell from 4,688 points at opening to 4,471 points.

Egypt has witnessed a roller coaster year of political upheaval, unrest and insecurity since a popular uprising ousted president Hosni Mubarak in February.

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