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Clashes erupt at pro-Morsi demonstrations in Egypt Egypt clashes: four killed at pro-Morsi demonstrations
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Clashes erupted in Egypt on Friday after supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi took to the streets. Four people have been killed in Egypt as supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi clashed with opponents and security forces.
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard in the centre of Cairo and tear gas was used. The government denied reports that a protester was killed. Medical officials said at least 40 others were hurt as gunfire and explosions rocked the centre of Cairo.
Troops were out in force to prevent the protesters reaching Tahrir Square. Troops used teargas and live rounds to halt crowds heading to Tahrir Square.
State TV reported further clashes in the northern Sharqiya district and to the east in Giza, as well as in the northern port city of Alexandria.State TV reported further clashes in the northern Sharqiya district and to the east in Giza, as well as in the northern port city of Alexandria.
There were also reports of clashes between pro-Morsi demonstrators and civilian supporters of the military government.There were also reports of clashes between pro-Morsi demonstrators and civilian supporters of the military government.
One demonstrator was killed in the centre of the capital, according to some reports, although state TV carried a statement from the health ministry denying anyone had died.
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The BBC's correspondent in Cairo, Quentin Somerville, said that by early evening all was quiet on the streets of Cairo, ahead of the early Friday curfew at 1900 local time (1700 GMT).The BBC's correspondent in Cairo, Quentin Somerville, said that by early evening all was quiet on the streets of Cairo, ahead of the early Friday curfew at 1900 local time (1700 GMT).
A heavy security presence remained, he said.A heavy security presence remained, he said.
Hundreds of Islamist protesters have died in violence since the Egyptian military deposed Mr Morsi in July.Hundreds of Islamist protesters have died in violence since the Egyptian military deposed Mr Morsi in July.
Thousands of members of the Muslim Brotherhood have also been detained over the past two months.Thousands of members of the Muslim Brotherhood have also been detained over the past two months.
Several senior figures, including Mr Morsi and the movement's general guide Mohammed Badie, are being held on charges such as incitement to violence and murder.Several senior figures, including Mr Morsi and the movement's general guide Mohammed Badie, are being held on charges such as incitement to violence and murder.
The authorities portray the crackdown as a struggle against "terrorism".The authorities portray the crackdown as a struggle against "terrorism".
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Our correspondent says the protesters in the capital's Agouza district were chanting "Rabaa, Rabaa", a reference to the square next to the Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque where a sit-in was cleared by force in August.Our correspondent says the protesters in the capital's Agouza district were chanting "Rabaa, Rabaa", a reference to the square next to the Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque where a sit-in was cleared by force in August.
Later, security forces fired tear gas at Morsi supporters as they tried to march towards Tahrir Square, the focus of the mass protests against Mr Morsi and his predecessor, Hosni Mubarak.Later, security forces fired tear gas at Morsi supporters as they tried to march towards Tahrir Square, the focus of the mass protests against Mr Morsi and his predecessor, Hosni Mubarak.
Troops also took up positions on both sides of Qasr al-Nil Bridge, which leads to the square from the Zamalek district.Troops also took up positions on both sides of Qasr al-Nil Bridge, which leads to the square from the Zamalek district.
Before Friday's clashes, soldiers and police had tightened security around key sites in Cairo, including Tahrir Square. Before Friday's clashes, soldiers and police tightened security around key sites in Cairo, including Tahrir Square.
Morsi supporters have said they will be intensifying their demonstrations in the lead-up to Sunday's 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.Morsi supporters have said they will be intensifying their demonstrations in the lead-up to Sunday's 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
Opponents who back the army have also said they will take to the streets.Opponents who back the army have also said they will take to the streets.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Brotherhood sharply criticised the officers behind the overthrow of Mr Morsi, comparing them to Adolf Hitler, the Roman emperor Nero and the Mongol conqueror Hulagu Khan.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Brotherhood sharply criticised the officers behind the overthrow of Mr Morsi, comparing them to Adolf Hitler, the Roman emperor Nero and the Mongol conqueror Hulagu Khan.
It urged Egyptian soldiers to rebel and said it hoped that Sunday would mark a "victory by the people over those who staged a coup against them for personal gain".It urged Egyptian soldiers to rebel and said it hoped that Sunday would mark a "victory by the people over those who staged a coup against them for personal gain".
On Thursday, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Baroness Catherine Ashton, held talks with armed forces chief Gen Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and interim President Adly Mansour, as well as with religious leaders.On Thursday, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Baroness Catherine Ashton, held talks with armed forces chief Gen Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and interim President Adly Mansour, as well as with religious leaders.
"I got a real sense of everyone really trying to go forward in the right way," she told reporters afterwards."I got a real sense of everyone really trying to go forward in the right way," she told reporters afterwards.
The previous day, a 16-year-old boy was killed in clashes between Morsi supporters and opponents in the Red Sea city of Suez.The previous day, a 16-year-old boy was killed in clashes between Morsi supporters and opponents in the Red Sea city of Suez.
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