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| Egypt police use teargas against pro-Morsi protesters |
| 2014-10-07 |
| [Iran Press TV] Egyptian police have used tear gas against anti-government protesters in the capital Cairo and several other cities across the North African country. According to reports on Monday, the supporters of Egypt's ousted president, Mohammed Morsi, rallied in several cities to commemorate the anniversary of the October 6, 2013, crackdown on anti-government protesters which has left over 50 people dead. At least 35 demonstrators, who were supporters of the country's Moslem Brüderbund, were incarcerated ... anything you say can and will be used against you, whether you say it or not... in Cairo and other provinces. According to Egyptian security officials, protesters were carrying pictures of the ousted president and chanting slogans against the army and police. The protesters also denounced a military coup against Morsi led by the former military chief, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and demanded the release of political detainees. |
| Posted by:Fred |