Hundreds of Egyptians in a number of main Egyptian cities took to the streets on Friday, protesting against President Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi. Two protestors were killed while two policemen were injured during a crackdown on protest in Damietta, Anadolu reported.
According to Anadolu correspondents, eyewitnesses and opposition sources, the demonstrations started early in the morning and lasted until midday. The largest demonstrations were in Al-Manofiyeh, Al-Boheera and Damietta.
The National Alliance in Support for Legitimacy and against the Coup called on Thursday for a week of protests under the slogan “The People’s Voice is Stronger.” The Alliance called for protesters to demand the removal of Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi amidst steep rise in prices, economic stagnation and assault on basic freedoms.
After Friday prayers, demonstrations were held in 27 regions throughout 11 Egyptian governorates, including Cairo, Alexandria and other main governorates.
Protesters raised placards condemning the price hikes and worsening economic situation, as well as demanding the removal of Al-Sisi. They also raised posters of the first ever freely elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, calling for his release.
In Damietta, clashes erupted as the police cracked down on demonstrators, killing two of them after opening fire. The Egyptian interior ministry said that two armed Muslim Brotherhood “terrorists” were killed and two policemen were wounded.
Since the overthrow of President Morsi in July 2103 Egyptians have staged weekly demonstrations against the military coup and its leader Al-Sisi.
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