CAIRO: Imbaba witnessed a state of cautious calm yesterday after violent clashes early Sunday morning that left 10 dead. Imbaba's Church of St. Mary was set on fire after Salafis, a fundamentalist Islamic sect, accused Christians of holding a Muslim woman hostage. According to the woman's husband, she converted from Christianity to Islam five years ago and was kidnapped two months ago. The Ministry of Health said 10 were killed, five Muslim and five Christian, and around 223 were injured. Some reports say the death toll has risen to 13. A team of public prosecutors, lead by North Giza Chief Prosecutor Mohamed al-Shebeni, went to the Zeinhom morgue to release victims' bodies to their relatives. The public prosection also formed a team to investigate the incident, speaking with the injured in Qasr al-Aini and Agouza hospitals and employees at al-Sahel Hospital and the Nasser Institute. Most of the injured said they were passing by the church and heard a quarrel between Muslims and Christians, which created a state of panic in the entire area. They confirmed that there was shooting from the roof of houses near the church. The churches of St. Mina and the Virgin Mary still haven't increased security measures but are expected to today. The armed forces intensified its presence in the area and imposed a curfew to prevent further clashes. Residents participated with the security force to remove the debris of the burnt Virgin Mary church. There is a state of uncertainty about the fate of the wife who sparked the clash in the first place. Arabic here. For more on the Imbaba incident: - In Pictures: Imbaba's Copts mourn their dead - Imbaba cleric to Youm7: A Muslim saved me - 10 dead, 210 injured in Imbaba violence - Story that sparked Imbaba violence a "lie" says Sheikh - Photos - Video - Mufti says sectarianism threatens Egypt - Suspects arrested
