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Dozens
killed as protesters defy army on Cairo squares, bridges
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI2APHfK1AM
"Sooner or later I will die. Better to die for my rights than in my bed. Guns don't scare us anymore," Sara Ahmed, a business manager who joined with the demonstrators on Friday told Reuters. "It's not about the Brotherhood, it's about human rights."
There are conflicting reports as to the official death toll, with AFP estimating that at least 70 died in the day's turmoil. While the majority of the deaths took place in Cairo, nearly 30 happened elsewhere in the country.
Among those killed in other cities were eight protesters involved in clashes in the Mediterranean town Damietta, five in Fayoum, southwest of Cairo, and Eight in Egypt's second largest city, Alexandria.
Twenty-four policemen have been killed since late on Thursday.
Pro-Morsi march on 15th of May Bridge over Zamalek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1fP-n9qtc#action=share
Gunfire just started over Ramsis square, seems to be coming from the bridge. Automatic weapon. People holding their ground.
In
the northern city of Damietta eight protesters were killed, Reuters
reported, citing medical workers.
Tanks tightened their circle around Tahrir, several tanks facing outwards. People are now guarding entrances w/sticks wrapped in barbed wire
Islamists have carried out attacks multiple attacks this week, targeting government facilities and churches used by Christian Copts.
Clashes and shooting erupted in central Cairo on Friday at a massive ‘March of Anger’ when pro-Morsi supporters and allies protested Wednesday's brutal security crackdown. Over 70 died across Egypt on
Friday alone, and since Wednesday, nearly 700 overall
Friday alone, and since Wednesday, nearly 700 overall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI2APHfK1AM
RT,
16
August, 2013
.
Gunfire
rang out across the city's capital when Muslim Brotherhood supporters
attempted to convene in Cairo's Ramses Square. Security forces
apparently opened fire from a number of directions after protesters
attempted to siege a police station. However, it remains unclear who
fired the first shots.
Following
Friday prayers, protesters chanting “Down with
military rule!” marched from northeast Cairo toward
Ramses Square in the center of the city and several large mosques.
The army had deployed armored vehicles on the main roads in the
capital.
RT's
Bel Trew reports that protesters brandished shoes - an insult in Arab
culture - at military helicopters circling overhead.
Morsi supporters blocking onramp to May bridge on Giza side and bridge itself. Photo:pic.twitter.com/7X8gYCcVs9
— Jared Malsin (@jmalsin) August 16, 2013
"Sooner or later I will die. Better to die for my rights than in my bed. Guns don't scare us anymore," Sara Ahmed, a business manager who joined with the demonstrators on Friday told Reuters. "It's not about the Brotherhood, it's about human rights."
At
least one enormous fire erupted in a building as the city faded into
darkness towards the evening.
A protester supporting ousted Egyptian
President Mohamed Mursi carries an injured demonstrator (R) during
clashes outside Azbkya police station at Ramses Square in Cairo,
August 16, 2013.(Reuters / Amr Abdallah Dalsh)
There are conflicting reports as to the official death toll, with AFP estimating that at least 70 died in the day's turmoil. While the majority of the deaths took place in Cairo, nearly 30 happened elsewhere in the country.
Among those killed in other cities were eight protesters involved in clashes in the Mediterranean town Damietta, five in Fayoum, southwest of Cairo, and Eight in Egypt's second largest city, Alexandria.
Twenty-four policemen have been killed since late on Thursday.
The
Muslim Brotherhood and others in the Anti-Coup Alliance had called
for nationwide demonstrations following the break up of two Islamist
sit-in camps by government forces earlier in the week. More than 630
people died in Wednesday's violent dispersal of protesters, who are
still contesting the military-backed ousting of ex-President Mohamed
Morsi last month.
After
Friday's violence, the Muslim Brotherhood called for a further week
of daily nationwide protests.
State
TV had broadcast a warning from the security services that the army
and police force would deal firmly with any "violation
of the law." The Interior Ministry has authorized the
use of "lethal force" if protesters attack
security forces or government facilities.
Pro-Morsi march on 15th of May Bridge over Zamalek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1fP-n9qtc#action=share
The
tension escalated as anti-coup protesters were reported to be
shooting automatic weapons from the May 15 bridge - a bottleneck in
the heart of the city - before it became engulfed in clouds of tear
gas released by the police.
Protesters
also firebombed a police station just off Ramses Square.
Gunfire just started over Ramsis square, seems to be coming from the bridge. Automatic weapon. People holding their ground.
Military
outposts have been constructed around key government buildings in
anticipation of further violence.
RT's
Paula Slier reported that 20 police officers had been wounded when
protesters fired at two security cars in a northern suburb of Cairo.
Violence
has also been reported elsewhere in the country.
A
railroad north of Cairo connecting the cities of Alexandria and Marsa
Matrouh was damaged in a bomb attack. No casualties were immediately
reported. Authorities are working to restore rail services.
In
Alexandria itself five people died, and 15 more were wounded during a
replay of the capital's clashes.
Four
pro-Morsi protesters were reportedly killed and 11 others injured in
clashes with police in the northern city of Ismailia.
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood supporters
carry a wounded protestor in Cairo's Ramses square on August 16,
2013 after clashes broke out with police during a demonstration in
support of Egypt's ousted president Mohamed Morsi.(AFP Photo /
Khaled Kamel)
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood supporters
carry a wounded man in Cairo's Ramses square on August 16, 2013 as
clashes broke out with police during a demonstration in support of
Egypt's ousted president Mohamed Morsi. (AFP Photo / Khaled Kamel)
There
was also a shooting of a policeman in the Sinai Peninsula and an
attempt to torch a club for judges in northern Egypt, which resulted
in several cars being burned.
And
security sources said clashes had broken out between Morsi loyalists
and security forces in Tanta, north of the capital.
Tamarod,
the movement involved in protests that led to the military toppling
Morsi, has called for counter-demonstrations.
A
small group of pro-government supporters has remained in Tahrir
Square since Morsi’s ouster.
Tanks tightened their circle around Tahrir, several tanks facing outwards. People are now guarding entrances w/sticks wrapped in barbed wire
Egyptian
authorities on Thursday cited the need to protect state property and
ensure people’s security as the reason for authorizing the use of
lethal force against protesters.
Supporters of Egypt's deposed Islamist
President Mohamed Mursi shout slogans during a rally in protest of
the recent violence in Egypt, in Sanaa August 16, 2013.(Reuters /
Khaled Abdullah)
Islamists have carried out attacks multiple attacks this week, targeting government facilities and churches used by Christian Copts.
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