At least one protester dies in Friday violence

Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators and security forces faced off in cities across the country after another round of protests in support of deposed President Mohamed Morsi kicked off on Friday.

In Cairo, clashes broke out in Mohandiseen, Nasr City and Ain Shams, reported the state-owned Middle East News Agency (MENA), adding that Alexandria and Fayoum also saw violent confrontations.

At least one protester was killed in the violence. Khaled Ahmed Abdallah died in the Fayoum Public Hospital as he was being treated for injuries incurred in clashes with security forces.

Dozens more were injured across the nation.

Ahmed Khair, a presenter on the privately owned channel ONtv, told Mada Masr that violence also broke out between security forces and protesters in front of Gate 2 in Media Production City. Security forces fired tear gas to disperse the protest after demonstrators shot fireworks at the police, Khair said.

Civilians also intervened to disperse Brotherhood protests. In Mohandiseen, area residents attacked demonstrators marching on Gamat al-Dawal Street, MENA reported. Suez residents also shut down protests in Hai al-Arbaeen.

Demonstrators affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood and supporting Morsi have taken to the streets every Friday since the security apparatus brutally dispersed sit-ins at Rabea al-Adaweya and Nahda Square on August 14, killing hundreds.