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An Egyptian’s Thoughts on Fresh Protests in Her Home Country
Protests are getting under way in Egypt on what is expected to be an important weekend in the country. Carol Hills talks to an Egyptian in Cairo, describing the mood there.
Islamists, members of the brotherhood, and supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi shout slogans during a protest around the Raba El-Adwyia mosque square in the suburb of Nasr City, Cairo, June 28, 2013. Egypt’s leading religious authority warned of “civil war” on Friday and called for calm after a member of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood was killed ahead of mass rallies aimed at forcing the president to quit. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT – Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) – RTX114Y9
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Today clashes broke out between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi in the country’s north.
There are reports of several people dead, including a US citizen.
Mass rallies are also scheduled for Sunday.
Anchor Carol Hills talks to Maram Khaled, an Egyptian banker in Cairo.