CAIRO: A supporter of Egypt’s outlawed Muslim Brotherhood was killed yesterday in clashes with the security forces in Fayoum province, south of Cairo, medical sources said.
The woman, Reda Dahish, died after being hit by birdshot in her stomach. Six other people were injured, the sources said.
A witness saw Brotherhood supporters throwing rocks and fireworks at security forces who fired teargas and used birdshot against the protesters.
Egypt has faced a surge in violence after the army overthrew President Mohamed Mursi in July following mass protests against him a year after he was elected.
Since Mursi was ousted the government has launched a campaign against the Brotherhood, which it has branded a terrorist organisation, arresting thousands of its members including Mursi. Hundreds have been killed in clashes.
Reuters
