Islamists Protest In Egypt Over Detained Women
CAIRO (AP) -- Supporters of Egypt's toppled president clashed with opponents Friday as security forces fired tear gas to break up their demonstrations over detained female protesters, part of an effort to draw wider support for their dwindling rallies. At least two people were killed and 20 were injured, an official said.
Meanwhile, the panel rewriting Egypt's constitution approved an amendment abolishing the upper house of the country's parliament, a decision that ultimately will rest with the country's voters.
Egypt has seen near-daily protests across the country since a July 3 popularly backed military coup ousted President Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood-backed government from power. Friday, protesters again took to the streets after prayers to voice their dissent.
Clashes followed in some areas. In Cairo, near the Giza pyramids, two people were killed, including a 12-year-old boy, in fighting between Morsi supporters and local residents, Health Ministry official Ahmed el-Ansari said.
The Giza fighting saw attackers firing birdshot, hurling stones and using gasoline bombs, a security official said. Police used tear gas to end the clash, the official said.
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