At least 80 dead in Egypt clashes

The clashes between the Egyptian security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi this weekend killed 80 people.

Izvor: Tanjug

Monday, 29.07.2013.

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CAIRO The clashes between the Egyptian security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi this weekend killed 80 people. The latest number of casualties was published by Health Ministry official in charge of emergency situations Khaled al-Khatib. At the same time, an official of Cairo's main morgue said that 83 people were killed. At least 80 dead in Egypt clashes This official declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, AFP said. Fierce clashes erupted on Saturday morning when Morsi supporters started to expand their camp. During the evening EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton arrived in Egypt for talks with officials, it was confirmed from the office of Egyptian Vice President for International Affairs Mohamed ElBaradei. "Ashton will during her visit to Cairo meet with President of Adli Mansour, Mohamed ElBaradei and Egyptian officials," ElBaradei's office said. The EU has condemned the violence in Egypt and called for restoration of civilian authority. The Sinai Peninsula has also seen unrest, where security forces have killed ten militants and arrested another 20, the state news agency MENA reported. (Beta/AP) Tanjug

At least 80 dead in Egypt clashes

This official declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, AFP said.

Fierce clashes erupted on Saturday morning when Morsi supporters started to expand their camp.

During the evening EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton arrived in Egypt for talks with officials, it was confirmed from the office of Egyptian Vice President for International Affairs Mohamed ElBaradei.

"Ashton will during her visit to Cairo meet with President of Adli Mansour, Mohamed ElBaradei and Egyptian officials," ElBaradei's office said.

The EU has condemned the violence in Egypt and called for restoration of civilian authority.

The Sinai Peninsula has also seen unrest, where security forces have killed ten militants and arrested another 20, the state news agency MENA reported.

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