Salafi Islamists had kept out of politics until the uprising that overthrew Mubarak, but have emerged as a potent force since his political demise.

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The commission, which includes a number of senior European leaders, was established by President Clinton as part of the Sharm El Sheik cease-fire agreement, although Israel has made clear it would prefer that the body stayed away until the uprising ends.

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Still, relative harmony reigned until the Chiapas uprising.

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