Clashes Govern Egypt’s Crisis: Death Toll Rises

Local Editor

Armed men attacked a sit-in by supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi early Tuesday in Cairo, killing two men, the state owned al-Ahram newspaper reported.

Both men were shot dead when assailants attacked Mursi supporters near Cairo University, the paper's website said.

This comes as clashes in Egypt continued early Tuesday, despite a plea from the country's interim president urging people to remain calm and abstain from violence.

Supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi were involved in fighting Tuesday near Cairo University's main campus in Giza, where police broke up the violence.

Hours earlier, Interim President Adly Mansour spoke on state television, telling Egyptians that reconciliation is necessary for the country to move forward.

Clashes Monday between supporters and opponents of Mr. Mursi left four people dead and dozens more wounded.

At least two people were killed Monday as supporters and opponents of Mursi battled near Tahrir Square in Cairo using firearms and rocks, according to witnesses and the Interior Ministry.
In similar clashes in the Qalyubia governorate, north of Cairo, at least two people were killed, according to a ministry spokesman.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team