Security Forces Clear Al-Fateh Mosque in Cairo

Security forces raided and forced everyone out of the Al-Fateh mosque, in Cairo, on Saturday.

Since violence drastically escalated, on Wednesday, the mosque had been used as a makeshift hospital for those injured in the clashes.

However, on Friday night protesters began fortifying it and Saturday morning saw gunmen move to balconies on the tower and fire on security forces.

The sniping forced officials to act and order the clearing of the mosque.

Shots were exchanged during the entering and clearing of the building, but no deaths were reported.