[10 Dec 2013] Egyptian security forces clash with university students in the capital Cairo - English
Egyptian security forces clash with and use tear gas against university students in Cairo and in Asyut governorate. Security forces have blocked all roads leading to Al-Azhar University and fired extensive amount of tear gas at students. Several students have been injured and several others arrested. Angry students were protesting the death of two of their peers in clashes with security forces on Monday. Reports say there are clashes in both branches of Al-Azhar University in Cairo and Asyut. The students have also been protesting the trial of their peers at a criminal court on charges of attacking the Al-Azhar headquarters. The Al-Azhar student union has called for a strike across the university\'s branches until the perpetrators of Monday\'s killings are brought to justice.
Added by PTV on 11-12-2013
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