Affrontements à Sharqiya – 19 août 2013

Pro and anti-Morsy clashes in Sharqiya, 16 injured

19 08 2013 Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

16 people were injured, including six who are in critical condition, during violent clashes early Monday that erupted between supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and residents of the Old Salhiya city of Sharqiya. Both sides used birdshot.

Residents vandalized stores owned by a leading Brotherhood member in the city of Khaled Nowira. The stores were then looted by unknown assailants.

The supporters of ousted MB President Mohamed Morsy had organized a massive march after Fajr prayers to denounce the killing of 38 detained MB supporters as they were being transferred to Abu Zaabal prison in Qaliubiya late Sunday. Read more …