Egypt's interim prime minister says security is a priority to restore peace, improve economy
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Egypt's interim prime minister says his government is putting priority on increasing security to restore peace and improve the country's economy.
Hazem el-Beblawi also told reporters Saturday that a clear political process is needed to reassure the country's international allies.
He dismissed accusations that the release Thursday of the ousted longtime leader Hosni Mubarak was a return to Egypt's old political order. He said Mubarak's release was in accordance with the law.
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Mubarak was released this week following an appeal from his lawyers and is now under house arrest pending trial. His release raised tensions in a country already roiled by instability following the coup against Mubarak's successor, freely elected President Mohammed Morsi.
Protests by Morsi supporters continue. Government officials accuse the pro-Morsi camp of threatening national security.