Two killed in Egypt anti-government protest

At least two people have been killed in the latest anti-governement protests in Egypt.

Violence erupted in the province of Fayoum, south of the capital Cairo, after supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi staged rallies following Friday prayers. A teenage boy was killed, medical and security sources said.

There were conflicting reports of whether he was killed in clashes with police or between residents and protesters. Health Ministry official Medhat Shukri said three policemen were also wounded in the violence.

Another person was killed when protesters clashed with government supporters in the Ain Shams district, northeast of the capital, a Cairo police official said.

Security officials said that 13 protesters were arrested, including five in Fayoum, who were found in possession of petrol bombs.

Protests against the government have been held since the army overthrew Morsi last July following mass protests against his rule .

Demonstrations have been staged in his support. However they lost strength after a fierce security crackdown against his Muslim Brotherhood party.

At least 1,400 people have been killed, while more than 15,000 others have been jailed and hundreds sentenced to death.

Source: Punchng