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| Pro-Morsy protesters clash with police Friday across Egypt, 2 dead, 8 injured |
| 2014-02-08 |
| [Egypt Independent] Security forces clashed with supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsy on Friday in Giza and Fayoum, leaving one protester dead, according to a statement by the Health Ministry. The Ministry said Ahmed Khaled Abdallah, 40, died as medics at the province's public hospital tried to save him. Eight others were maimed in Cairo, Giza and Fayoum during Friday festivities between police and Brotherhood protesters. Youssef Taha Gabra, 14, was also reported to have died as a result of festivities in Delga, Minya, south of Egypt. Medical and official sources said he died on his way to the hospital, though the Health Ministry has not yet confirmed his death. Police had shot tear gas at the march in Minya after alleged assaults from protesters in an attempt to disperse march by Morsy supporters. In Fayoum, security also tossed in the slammer Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! seven demonstrators, allegedly with Molotov cocktails in their possession. The festivities flared following a march by Moslem Brüderbund loyalists that sat on from the Mohammedan Youth Mosque, and where protesters chanted anti-police and army slogans. Police shot tear gas after protesters shot BB guns and pelted stones at the forces. In Ain Shams, east of Cairo, a number of pro-Moslem Brüderbund protesters reportedly threw Molotov cocktails at the police deputies' institute as they marched from al-Naam Square to the area. Police responded with tear gas. Forces controlled the fire that caught at the institute. Meanwhile in Imbaba, Giza hundreds also blocked al-Sahel Bridge, shooting off fireworks and setting car tires on fire. Police mobilized forces to confront the protests but no casualties were reported. In Faisal, Giza, supporters of General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi clashed with Brotherhood supporters who rolled their eyes, jumped up and down, and hollered poorly rhymed slogans real loud against the army and police. The festivities left some protesters injured. Other demonstrators set on marches from al-Istiqama Mosque in Giza Square. In Zeitoun, Cairo, police used tear gas to disperse a march by Morsy supporters. State TV reported other less serious festivities in Nasr City and Alf Maskan in Cairo, as well as Mohandiseen in Giza. |
| Posted by:Fred |