Friday, October 12, 2012

Violence Erupts in Tahrir Square

Supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi clashed Friday, in Tahrir Square.

Conflict started when members of the Muslim Brotherhood tore down a stage being used, by Morsi opponents, to lead anti Morsi slogans.

At least forty-one people were injured when the two groups then started throwing stones and sticks at each other.

Witnesses say that fighting is more intense on side streets, even going to the point of hand to hand combat, and more people are flooding into the area.

Tahrir Square was a focal point for protests against former President Mubarak, and has continued to be the scene of protests ever since.

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