Clashes Over Arab Spring Anniversary Leave 18 Dead In Egypt
The deadliest violence Sunday took place in the Matariya district, where Islamist dissidents are abundant and often lock horns with security forces. Ten died in fierce clashes between anti-government crowds and security forces in the restive district, according to the Health Ministry.
Three people died elsewhere in Cairo, including two police cadets killed in a bombing. There were also causalities in Giza, in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria and in a village west of Nile Delta where two people were killed in one of many reported bombings.
Egypt has been hit by a series of bomb attacks since the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi. Also, loyalists of the now-imprisoned Islamist leader have been staging protests against his removal ever since, often leading to deadly clashes with security personnel.
With similar dynamics, last year's third anniversary of the uprising, part of what became known as the Arab Spring, led to 64 deaths.
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