Dozens of protesters injured in Egypt clashes, medic says

CAIRO. May 2. KAZINFORM Men in plainclothes attacked protesters demonstrating against the barring of a presidential candidate in Cairo early Wednesday, killing one and leaving dozens injured, witnesses said, Kazinform has learned from CNN.

One man was shot and died at the scene, according to Tarek Salem, a field medic.

"More protesters were shot with live ammunition and transferred to hospitals in critical conditions," Salem said. "I expect news of more deaths."

Protesters camped outside the ministry of defense for a fourth day to voice their anger at the disqualification of Islamist candidate Hazem Abu Ismael. The presidential race is scheduled to start on May 23.

 

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