Health ministry: 33 injured in Damietta, Monofeya clashes

Wednesday 24-07-2013 11:48 PM
Health ministry: 33 injured in Damietta, Monofeya clashes

Protesters opposing Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi flee from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes along Qasr Al Nil bridge, which leads to Tahrir Square, in Cairo May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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The clashes that broke out on Wednesday between residents of Damietta and Monofeya governorates and supporters of former president Mohamed Mursi left 33 injured, a health ministry official said.

There were 23 injured in Damietta and 10 in Monofeya, said Khaled al-Khatib, head of the ministry's central administration for emergencies.

All of the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment, he said.

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