Escalating violence in Egypt causes many casualties
(VOVworld)-Egypt authority is worried about the possibility of violence breakout on the occasion of one year anniversary of the clashes that took place at al-Nahda Square, Cairo. Earlier, many scattering clashes took place in some areas of Cairo.
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Protests took place in Cairo, Egypt (Photo: Reuters) |
The National Alliance to Support Legitimacy (NASL) led by the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) gathering 34 parties and movements of Muslim called on people to join protests with slogan “revenge”. Clashes between pro-ousted Mohamed Morsi supporters and security forces took place in Ciaro and Alexandria. Meanwhile, in Fyasal and Haram districts of Giza province, police had to use tear gas to dismiss these protests when they were blocking the traffic. Earlier on Thursday, at least 7 people were killed and many others were injured when clashes occurred. This has been the most serious violence in Egypt since the Presidential Election in May.