Monday 22 July 2013

Egypt's rival rallies turn deadly




Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi Supporters and opponents have clashed in central and north parts of Cairo the capital, throwing rocks at each other as security forces fired tear gas and several rounds of bullets to try to disperse them, witnesses said. The clashes which started a few days ago have turned violent and threat to turn into a civil war said one of the political analysts.
By yesterday the clash, had claimed four lives, one of the dead was killed on the outskirts of Tahrir Square, a hot seat for anti-Morse demonstrators throughout the protests and the three were killed in Qalyoub City. Though the source of bullets could not be claimed by either the military or the rioters, it is clear that all factions seem to be heavily armed. 
Since the 1952 July 23 anniversary was on. It created an avenue  for Adly Mansour, Egypt's interim president address the nation and re-iterate appeals for reconciliation, without outlining solid terms for how that could be achieve. "We want to turn a new page in the country’s book with no hatred, no malice, no division," he said in a per-recorded speech that also highlighted the importance of the army in Egypt's history. 
As violence worsened, two people in Qalyoub had been killed by gunfire and the third was hit by a train while fleeing the violence .since July 16 tremor, it has been noted that 27 people have been injured 7 dead and three under critical condition while 7 Morsi support's have also been arrested.
Daily protests
The violence started when several hundred pro-Morsi protesters were marching towards the US Embassy to hold a demonstration against alleged American meddling in Egypt's affairs, the official said.
Since Morsi was deposed on July 3, The Muslim Brotherhood has staged daily protests across the country demanding his reinstatement. The violence was initially peaceful not until several hundred pro-Morsi protesters marched towards the US Embassy to hold a demonstration against alleged American meddling in Egypt's affairs, the official said. The march passed an entrance to Tahrir Square manned by anti-Morsi protesters, and the two sides pelted each other with rocks. Gunfire was heard, but it was not clear who was firing.
Armored vehicles moved and blocked the road, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press

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