Egypt MASS protests: marks 2 years of Egypt REVOLUTION as street CLASHS erupt

	Egypt MASS protests: marks 2 years of Egypt REVOLUTION as street CLASHS erupt Egypt MASS protests: marks 2 years of Egypt REVOLUTION as street CLASHS erupt Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with Egyptian police in Tahrir Square, Cairo, protesting against President Mohamed Morsi and his party. The violence comes on the second anniversary of the Egyptian uprising that saw Hosni Mubarak toppled. Early Friday morning has seen heavy clashes between youths and police. The protesters were throwing petrol bombs and firecrackers. Police retaliated with plumes of teargas. Reports say police set several tents on the square ablaze using incendiary bombs thrown by protesters. According to the Health Ministry, 25 people have been wounded in the clashes. The violence was followed by a break, but later on the day clashes were reported in the downtown Cairo again. On Friday a mass rally is expected on Tahrir. Protesters accuse Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood of failing to comply with the purposes of the revolution. They demand greater democracy, claiming that Morsi's party has usurped power. Addressing the nation on Thursday ahead of the anniversary, Morsi urged Egyptians to mark it "in a civilized, peaceful way that safeguards our nation, our institutions, our lives." His call is likely to be ignored as violence has become common in the streets of Egypt. On Monday three people were killed and a dozen more injured in clashes that erupted after a bystander was hit by a bullet fired by police chasing a suspected drug dealer in the north of Cairo. On the same day <b>...</b>	From: GlobalTimes242 Views: 0 0 ratings
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