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Health Ministry: Death toll during crackdown in Egypt reaches over 420

Other News Materials 15 August 2013 14:19 (UTC +04:00)
The death toll during the army crackdown on supporters of ex-President Mohammed Morsi in Egypt has reached 421, the country’s Health Ministry said
Health Ministry: Death toll during crackdown in Egypt reaches over 420

Azerbaijan, Baku, Aug. 15 / Trend A.Taghiyeva /

The death toll during the army crackdown on supporters of ex-President Mohammed Morsi in Egypt has reached 421, the country's Health Ministry said, Al Jazeera TV channel reported on Thursday.

It was previously reported there had been 343 deaths. Egypt's Ministry of Health has reported that the number of wounded is to be specified.

On Wednesday, the Egyptian army launched a crackdown on demonstrators, supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, using military equipment and firearms.

The Muslim Brotherhood leaders claim that nearly 1500 people were killed during the crackdown and about 10,000 civilians injured.

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