Update: Tens injured in Damietta clashes
Clashes broke out in Damietta on Sunday when Muslim Brotherhood protesters calling for deposed President Mohamed Morsi’s reinstatement came into conflict with area residents.
State-run newspaper Al-Ahram reported that the violence left 21 injured, but the privately owned daily Al-Masry Al-Youm (AMAY) placed the injury toll at 58.
AMAY reported that pro-Morsi protesters were attempting to start a sit-in downtown near the Islamic center, but families living in the area refused to let them camp. The ensuing scuffles quickly escalated into violent clashes.
Al-Ahram claimed that tensions also grew when residents claimed to identify Syrian refugees among the protesters, and demanded that they abandon the sit-in.
Security forces successfully subdued the clashes and dispersed the sit-in after firing tear gas into the crowd. Over 30 Morsi supporters were arrested, Al-Ahram reported.
Most injuries were reportedly caused by live ammunition, pellet shots and tear gas, AMAY reported.
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