by Ahram Online
Clashes near Cairo University – the site of massive demonstrations in support of Egypt's embattled president – continue into Tuesday night, leaving at least 16 dead
Clashes escalated near Cairo University in the capital's Giza district late Tuesday night, where supporters of President Mohamed Morsi continue to demonstrate.
According to the latest health ministry statements, 16 people were killed and at least 200 injured.
Those
injured included a police officer – Satea El-Nomany – who was shot in
the eye, according to Al-Ahram's Arabic-language news website.
According to eyewitnesses cited by Reuters, gunshots were heard in the area and police were seen firing tear gas.
Pro-Morsi demonstrators began gathering outside Cairo University late Monday night in response to millions-strong opposition rallies demanding that Morsi step down.
Clashes erupted in the area hours before Morsi's Tuesday night televised address, in which he defied calls to step down, citing his democratic legitimacy.
Ahram Online
Source: http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/75544/Egypt/Politics-/UPDATED-Cairo-University-clashes-intensify-leaving.aspx
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