A firebomb attack on a restaurant/nightclub in central Cairo has left 16 people dead andat least five more suffering from burns and smoke inhalation, Egyptian security officials say.
At least 17 people have been killed in Egypt, as Muslim Brotherhood supporters continue their nationwide “march of anger” and clashed with armed police with casualties sustained on both sides.
Egypt is in a state of emergency with people bracing themselves for more bloodshed as the Muslim Brotherhood call for a nationwide “millions’ march of anger” and the security forces warn they will use live rounds in self-defence or if government buildings are targeted.
Cairo has fallen quiet after yesterday’s crackdown on Islamist protesters by security forces which ended with the deaths of at least 421 people.
A state of emergency has been called after at least 421 people were killed in “major military assault” to clear the Muslim Brotherhood protesters from the two makeshift camps they have occupied in Cairo since the ousting of Mohamed Morsi.