Tunis Afrique Presse (Tunis)

Egypt: Large Rallies to Be Staged in Cairo By Morsi's Opponents and Supporters

12 July 2013
Photo: Li Muzi/Xinhua
Members of opposition groups wave flags during an anti-President Mohamed Morsi rally at Tahrir Square in Cairo, capital of Egypt, on June 30, 2013.

Cairo — Supporters and opponents of the ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi are preparing to stage large rallies in Cairo on the first Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan.

The supporters of the Islamist leader hope that millions will continue to back their call for his reinstatement.

As to his opponents, those who had staged mass demonstrations last week till Morsi's removal by the military, will mass in Tahrir Square.

Since Morsi's toppling, dozens of people have died in deadly clashes.

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