Five killed as clashes rock Cairo
Five people have been killed in Egypt as supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi take to the streets in defiance of the army-backed government. AFPAt least five people died in clashes on Friday as supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi mounted their boldest marches since troops crushed their protest camps demanding his reinstatement on August 14.
Health Ministry officials said four people were killed in the clashes in Cairo between the Islamist supporters of Mr. Morsi and Egyptian security forces. The fighting broke out when Morsi supporters tried to converge on Tahrir Square, a focal point in the last three years of dissent and demands for political and social change.
Another 40 people were wounded nationwide.
More demonstrations are expected Sunday when Egypt marks the anniversary of its 1973 war with Israel.
Egypt\’s interim military government says the crackdown against protests is a defense against terrorism.
Source: Agencies
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