US employment cost index 3.6% up in year to June 2025    Egypt's Suez Canal marks $153b in revenues since nationalisation    Egypt welcomes Canada, Malta's decision to recognise Palestinian state    Pakistan says successfully concluded 'landmark trade deal' with US    Sterling set for sharpest monthly drop since 2022    Egypt, Brazil sign deal to boost pharmaceutical cooperation    Modon Holding posts AED 2.1bn net profit in H1 2025    Egypt's Electricity Ministry says new power cable for Giza area operational    Egypt's Al-Sisi, Italian defence minister discuss Gaza, security cooperation    Egypt's FM discusses Gaza, Nile dam with US senators    Aid airdrops intensify as famine deepens in Gaza amid mounting international criticism    Egypt exports first high-tech potato seeds to Uzbekistan after opening market    Health minister showcases AI's impact on healthcare at Huawei Cloud Summit    On anti-trafficking day, Egypt's PM calls fight a 'moral and humanitarian duty'    Egypt strengthens healthcare partnerships to enhance maternity, multiple sclerosis, and stroke care    Egypt keeps Gaza aid flowing, total tops 533,000 tons: minister    Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo    Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens    Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Sisi sends letter to Nigerian president affirming strategic ties    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Clashes erupt in governorates
Published in Daily News Egypt on 29 - 07 - 2013

Clashes erupted in several governorates on Sunday between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and his opponents.
In Port Said, clashes resulted in 30 injuries and three dead, including reporter Sherif Rady, who died of a shotgun wound to the chest, according to the Shayfeencom organisation in Port Said.
Violence began when pro-Morsi protesters returned from Port Fouad (2.6 km east Port Said) after burying a young man who died in clashes on Sunday near Cairo's Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in, and encountered anti-Morsi demonstrators in Hai El A'rab, according to state-run news agency MENA.
In the absence of police or army forces, protesters hurled stones at each other, with MENA reporting Morsi supporters using firearms.
Seven shops were burned allegedly by anti-Morsi protesters, resulting in the death of one shop owner.
Arafa Abu Selim, FJP party media coordinator in Port Said, blamed "thugs", Al Masry Club Ultras group and the Ministry of Interior for what he described as "the brutal attack on the post-funeral march."
Al-Dostour Party member Khaled Fetaih accused the Muslim Brotherhood of firing on the Mar Girgis Church, which led the Ultras group to attack the march.
After the clashes, El Tawhid Mosque, the starting point of the pro-Morsi march, was besieged by army forces; the stage was burned and the crowd dispersed.
In a press statement, the Anti-Coup Coalition condemned the "rise in hate crimes against conservative Muslims in Egypt." The statement also accused "the military-censored media" of playing a "significant role in fueling hatred and inciting violence against devout Muslims and anyone perceived to be an opponent of the 3 July military coup."
The statement urged the international community and the United Nations to remind Egyptian authorities of their obligations under international law.
In El Gharbeya Governorate, there were clashes in its two major cities, Mahalla and Tanta.
In Mahalla, clashes began after a pro-Morsi march clashed with the funeral of a victim of Saturday's violence in Cairo. The march moved from El Taha Mostafa Mosque, passed through Sidi Khalaf Tombs to the victim's residence.
Meanwhile, dozens of anti-Morsi demonstrators gathered in front of Mahalla's police station to "protect" it after news spread that pro-Morsi demonstrators were to attack it, while CSF forces barricaded the building, according to state owned Al-Ahram.
In Tanta, Ministry of Interior forces quelled clashes in Tanta, after Morsi supporters blocked Omar Ibn Abd El Aziz street.
According to eyewitnesses, pro-Morsi demonstrators fired weapons, while anti-Morsi demonstrators responded by throwing stones at them. Security forces later stopped the clashes, according to Al-Ahram.
Hamada El Semelawy, media spokesperson for Al-Dostour Party in Tanta, blamed pro-Morsi demonstrators for inciting the violence.


Clic here to read the story from its source.