The head of the Egyptian military has warned the ongoing political conflict could lead to the collapse of the state. Seven people have reportedly been shot dead and hundreds injured in Port Said during the funerals of 33 protesters killed in the city
Seven people were shot dead and hundreds were injured in Port Said on Sunday, reports Reuters.
The shootings happened during the funerals of 33 people killed in the city when residents went on the rampage after a court sentenced 21 people to death for their role in deadly soccer violence at a stadium there last year.
Wherever there is division in Egypt right now – death seems sure to follow. The greatest toll came amid gunfire and tear gas in Port Said.
Riots sparked by death sentences passed in connection with last year's deadly riot at the Port Said football stadium have killed 22 people.