Egypt security forces move in to clear Morsy supporters from Cairo protest camps; deaths reported
Egyptian riot police fire tear gas as supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsy clash with police in Cairo, August 13, 2013.
Egyptian security forces moved in on two massive makeshift camps that supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsy had set up, bulldozing tents, lobbing tear gas, and escorting away protesters Wednesday morning.
The Muslim Brotherhood said 200 Morsy supporters were killed and more than 8,000 injured.
The government claimed casualties on its side as well. The interior ministry said two security officials were killed and nine injured.
When reached, the health ministry disputed the Muslim Brotherhood claim. It said 26 civilians were hurt -- and none killed.
In the chaos of the raid, it was impossible to verify the claims and counter claims.
The government suspended rail service to Cairo. The Brotherhood said it was to prevent more of its members from streaming into the city.
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