UPDATE 2 - Explosion outside Cairo University injures 10- state TV

Wednesday 22-10-2014 04:39 PM
UPDATE 2 - Explosion outside Cairo University injures 10- state TV

People stand near a damaged car after explosions near Cairo University April 2, 2014. REUTERS/Al Youm Al Saabi Newspaper

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CAIRO, Oct 22 (Aswat Masriya) - An explosion occurred in the vicinity of Cairo University on Wednesday, leaving 10 injured, reported state television.

The blast, which occured outside the unviersity's main gate, left four police officers, two conscripts and four citizens injured, state television reported, citing the ministry of interior.

Egypt's security forces have intensified their security measures in North Sinai in reaction to repeated militant attacks that target army and police officials, which rose significantly since the military ouster of former President Mohamed Mursi last year. The attacks soon expanded to other areas of the country, including the capital.

A fact-sheet prepared by Egypt's ministry of foreign affairs put the death toll for terrorism acts which took place since January 2011 and until April 2014 at 971, including 664 security personnel.

A triple blast occurred outside Cairo University on April 2, killing a police officer and wounding five other security personnel.

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