Thursday, August 15, 2013

Egypt further in turmoil & death toll mounts to 525

15 08 2013 Egypt further to get into turmoil with more violence on cards may rise to civil violence or disobedience across the nation as the Morsi pro protesters anger has surged.
Hundreds of Morsi supporters stormed a government building in Cairo and set it alight, reports state TV. This comes after Wednesday’s brutal crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood loyalists in which over 500 people died.
Death toll rises to 525 in Egypt crackdown, Health Ministry says.Media reports that supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi called Thursday for protest marches after a violent government crackdown triggered clashes across the country, leaving more than 500 Egyptians dead and the promise of a speedy transition to democracy in tatters.
The Egyptian Health Ministry said Thursday that at least 525 people were killed and more than 3,700 injured in Cairo and other cities and towns in Wednesday’s violence. The Interior Ministry said the dead included 43 members of police forces.

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