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Police clear Giza sit-in and surround the larger Rabaa sit-in, with reports of dozens of protesters dead; clashes take place in Upper Egypt, Suez, and Alexandria
14:25 The Brotherhood’s official spokesperson Gehad El-Haddad announced that Asmaa Mohamed El-Beltagi, the 17-year-old daughter of Brotherhood figure Mohamed El-Beltagi, has been killed during the security crackdown on the Rabaa Al-Adawiya sit-in.
14:20 Ahram Online’s Sam Kimball was in Mohandiseen around an hour ago, where a sit-in is now underway by hundreds of protesters.
Kimball reports that birdshot and teargas was being fired by security forces into the Mohandiseen sit-in which is located next Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque. Kimball reports hearing sounds of gunfire but was unable to confirm whether they were live rounds.
The Morsi supporters have constructed makeshift barriers using benches torn up from nearby streets to partially block traffic in Gamat El-Dowal Street, protecting the sit-in. Burning tyres have been put around the perimeter.
Protester Hassam told Kimball: “I’m with the January 25 revolution. But 75 percent of the people who were in it have abandoned us. They’ve cut us into two groups, so the counterrevolution is beating us.”
His message to police: “If you break up our sit-in, we’ll make another one - no problem.”
14:15 Six security personnel –three officers and three conscripts – have been killed by gunfire while breaking up the Rabaa Al-Adawiya camp, a security source told state news agency MENA.
Sixty-six others were injured in the process.
There are some more official figures for injuries in various governorates. Seven people have been killed and 96 injured in clashes in Beheira, Beni Suef, Suez and Minya governorates, according to official health ministry figures.
14:10 Journalists in Egypt are reportedly encountering difficulties when they try to cover the violence.
Correspondent for the Daily Beast Mike Giglio writes on Twitter that he was “arrested, beaten by securtity forces and then held at a local arena.” He writes that his laptop, wallet and mobile phone were confiscated and not returned, and that freelance Egyptian photojounralist Mahmoud Abou Zeid was detained with him and is yet to be released.
“Authorities knew full well that I’m a jouranlist while arresting me today. It actually seemed to get me some extra punches,” Giglio writes.
14:00 At least 9 people have been killed in Fayoum following fighting at police stations between protesters and security forces, Reuters reports.
Morsi supporters had attacked two police stations in the city. which lies 130km south of Cairo.
CAIRO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Egyptian presidency announced a one-month state of emergency across the country on Wednesday and ordered the armed forces to help the Interior Ministry enforce security. The announcement made on state TV followed countrywide clashes between supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi and the security forces.
Originally posted by Soloprotocol
Here we go..The Muslim brotherhood aint gonna stand for this.
Originally posted by Senduko
And just asking, but is ATS picking sides with the Muslim brotherhood now?
Originally posted by Nettlas
Originally posted by Senduko
And just asking, but is ATS picking sides with the Muslim brotherhood now?
I didnt realize ATS had picked a side previously, did I miss the gathering where all ATS members agreed on picking a side?
Originally posted by Swills
reply to post by Soloprotocol
Stand for it? They're down there fighting police, blocking roads, and protesting... while being killed.
Originally posted by Senduko
Okay, excuse me for the poor wording I used, I tried to see where ATS stands on this?
I mean its obviously easy to blame the military now.
Originally posted by Swills
reply to post by Soloprotocol
Really? Did you read the article in the OP?
reply to post by Nettlas
Wow there's 2 of you? Did you read the article in the OP? The two of you could also search engine articles from the past 2 months about Egypt to get caught up.edit on 14-8-2013 by Swills because: (no reason given)