1 Killed, Scores Injured in Cairo Clashes

Navideshahed: At least one person killed and several others injured after Egyptian security forces clashed with anti-junta protesters in Cairo, according to Press TV.

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شنبه - ۰۵ مرداد ۲۰۱۲ / 2012 05 May

Egyptian forces clashed with demonstrators on Friday after they attempted to cross security barriers outside the defense ministry building.

They also used tear gas and water canon to disperse crowds of protesters who poured into the streets of Cairo to stage a million-man march against the country’s military rulers.

Protesters returned to the capital’s landmark Liberation Square to condemn the killing of protesters by pro-military thugs and to call on the ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) to step down.

The rally was called by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood less than three weeks ahead of the country’s first presidential election after the ouster of long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak.

On Wednesday, 20 people were killed and dozens were wounded in clashes between anti-SCAF protesters and government supporters near the defense ministry in Cairo's Abbassiya district.

Protesters were angry over disqualification of some Islamic candidates from running in the election and were demanding a quick handover of power to civilians.

The Supreme Council of Armed Forces took power in the aftermath of the February 2011 revolution that toppled the Mubarak regime.

The military rulers are facing mounting criticism for their failure to keep their promise of establishing a civilian government within six months.

The Egyptian public accuses the ruling junta of following in Mubarak’s tracks by resorting to violence against popular protests.

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Source: IRIB News Agency

Egyptian forces clashed with demonstrators on Friday after they attempted to cross security barriers outside the defense ministry building. They also used tear gas and water canon to disperse crowds of protesters who poured into the streets of Cairo to stage a million-man march against the country’s military rulers. Protesters returned to the capital’s landmark Liberation Square to condemn the killing of protesters by pro-military thugs and to call on the ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) to step down. The rally was called by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood less than three weeks ahead of the country’s first presidential election after the ouster of long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak. On Wednesday, 20 people were killed and dozens were wounded in clashes between anti-SCAF protesters and government supporters near the defense ministry in Cairo's Abbassiya district. Protesters were angry over disqualification of some Islamic candidates from running in the election and were demanding a quick handover of power to civilians. The Supreme Council of Armed Forces took power in the aftermath of the February 2011 revolution that toppled the Mubarak regime. The military rulers are facing mounting criticism for their failure to keep their promise of establishing a civilian government within six months. The Egyptian public accuses the ruling junta of following in Mubarak’s tracks by resorting to violence against popular protests. The End Source: IRIB News Agency