Egypt Toll Approaches 900 in 6 Days; Mubarak Set for Release http://www.democracynow.org/images/icons/facebook_20.png?20130724 http://www.democracynow.org/images/icons/twitter_20.png?20130724 http://www.democracynow.org/images/icons/reddit_20.png?20130724 http://www.democracynow.org/images/icons/email_20.png?20130724 http://www.democracynow.org/images/icons/addthis_20.png?20130724
Mass violence continues in Egypt amidst the bloodiest period in the country’s modern history. Around 900 people have been killed since state forces attacked Muslim Brotherhood protest encampments five days ago. At least 173 people were killed in a "Day of Rage" protest called by the Brotherhood on Friday, followed by at least 79 deaths on Saturday. Around 90 police officers and soldiers have died in the violence, but Islamist supporters of the Brotherhood and ousted President Mohamed Morsi account for the bulk of the victims. On Sunday, at least 36 prisoners were killed in Cairo after guards said they tried to escape while being transferred. But the Muslim Brotherhood accused state forces of a "cold-blooded killing" and demanded an international probe. And earlier today, at least 24 police officers were reportedly killed in the northern Sinai after coming under attack by militants. In breaking news, judicial authorities have ordered the release of jailed dictator Hosni Mubarak after clearing him in a corruption case. An attorney for Mubarak says he expects his release within 48 hours.
