(Live Thread) Egypt: American Killed During Violent Clashes (Egypt about to blow up)

CBS News ^ | Friday, June 28, 2013

[kristinn]

Egyptian security and medical officials say an American has been killed in the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria during clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's embattled President Mohammed Morsi.

Alexandria security chief Gen. Amin Ezz Eddin told Al-Jazeera TV that an American was killed Friday in Sidi Gabr Square while photographing the battles between opposition youth and members of the Muslim Brotherhood, from which Morsi hails.

A medical official told The Associated Press the American was wounded by gunshots and died at the hospital.

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Six Egyptians have been killed in days of clashes ahead of nationwide protests Sunday demanding Morsi's removal.

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The State Department said Friday that Americans should defer nonessential travel to Egypt, citing the uncertain security situation. It also said it would allow nonessential staff and the families of personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo to leave Egypt until conditions improve.

[Irenic]

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(sorry, I’ve been using Google translate but bits and pieces can be understood)

[hoosiermama]

She is a he.

[maggief]

He.

:)

[maggief]

Armed forces near #mb hq but they didn't move in and still death toll is counting more #jun30 #egypt pic.twitter.com/PQVDt3hB1I

[Irenic]

@ dinazahy
dinazahy @ CBC_EGY Assiut Khrbanhoquintaky Athriq and Belfoa Brotherhood in the streets with them Shum and disobedience in Assiut civil war compatriots Chadaeaaji civil war with the Brotherhood

just now

[caww]

Google earth estimated a total number of protestors in 64 places all over Egypt till 8:18pm by 14 million people.

[caww]

Photo;

And there will be blood unfortunately...

6 Egyptians killed ‘near Muslim Brotherhood’s HQs in Mouqatam #Cairo #Egypt #June30 -

Local TV pic.twitter.com/fjSN7C4e3Q

[Velveeta]

Hah. I think they take turns! :-)

[hoosiermama]

Moderator can you please link this thread started by Kristinn with the thread posted in 319 in the original posts for historical reference

The original tweets pictures etc are on this thread ( live feeds too). Second thread has somr update. We need to be able to go back and forth without looking up the other each time

History is being made MSM ignoring

[caww]

A little humor earlier today..in the face of uncertainites...

Couch Potatoes, on the street, demonstrating as if having tea.

https://twitter.com/_Emigrant/status/351378527641272321/photo/1

[Irenic]

Not sure what this guy has on the hood of the van, I believed it to be a gun.Some of the crowd had pushed at the van.

[maggief]

@adel_hammouda10 #MB r shooting #Egypt ians from their headquarter windows in #Mokattam #Cairo #Egypt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3dCaqNDeQvA …

[21twelve]

It looks like the lasers are coming from the ground. Probably trying to blind or disrupt the pilot. They might stop though if one crashes into the crowd below.

[caww]

Aerial photo at night:

Looks like a bee-hive..no standing room!

https://twitter.com/sinemkoseoglu/status/351512942740664320/photo/1

[Irenic]

The current time and date right now in Cairo, Egypt is
3:35 AM
Monday, July 01, 2013

FairFair73°F / 23°C

[melancholy]

Thanks a lot.

[caww]

Ok got “HE”...well I hope someone can link these or something...I’m staying put here..the other thread isn’t hardly moving...

Amazing Egypt’s not sleeping tonight....

[arasina]

McCain on the Egypt demonstrations (per FOX):

“I’m very concerned about it. I think all of us should be...But my focus right now, and concern really, is more on Syria that is now going from a civil war to a regional conflict.”

Okay. But why not let your best bud, Mr. Vietnam, former Senator and now Secretary of State, John Effin Kerry, worry about that for ya, Stain? Surely you're worn out sucking up to your other slimy pal, Chuckie Schumer, during the "debate" over immigration "reform".

What a bunch of pustules these politicians are. They don't want to acknowledge that the Islamic dictator in Egypt got where he is with the help of Obama. So, sssshhh, little reporters! Don't ask him to comment on it. Let him deflect the attention to Syria.

[maggief]

Pete Quily @pqpolitics 4m

RT @kristenchick Friend in Assiut says the families there, who are armed, will likely retaliate against MB tomorrow #june30 #egypt

[caww]

Thanks ...good to know the time there...crowd is still pretty large...but there are some unfortunate happenings..and expected...goons always come out in the witching hour...and thugs usually don’t want their faces seen...including those supporting Morsi...haven’t seen much in video or photos of their group.