Casualties reported as protesters clash in Egypt's Mansoura
At least two people have been killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi in Mansoura, in Egypt's Nile Delta, Ahram online reports.
Witnesses told news outlets that live ammunition rounds, birdshot and knives were used by the rioters, leaving at least 7 injured. There are also reports that most of the victims were women.
Other news channels including Al Arabiya state that at least three people were killed in the row. In addition to Mansoura, clashes between Morsi's supporters and opponents engulfed Egypt on late Friday night. Security forces intervened with tear gas to disperse the scuffles.
Police forces in Qena, in Upper Egypt, fired tear gas to stop clashes in the city center after several rallies merged. In addition to Mansoura, clashes between Morsi's supporters and opponents engulfed Egypt on late Friday night. Security forces intervened with tear gas to disperse the scuffles.
Police forces in Qena, in Upper Egypt, fired tear gas to stop clashes in the city center after several rallies merged.
