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Egyptian security forces kill at least 21 protesters in Cairo, according to officials
Egyptian security forces have killed at least 21 protesters in Cairo, according to officials, amid ongoing protests demanding the resignation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
The violence occurred when security forces attempted to disperse protesters gathered near the presidential palace, witnesses told the BBC.
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Background
Protests in Egypt have been ongoing since September, with thousands taking to the streets to demand the resignation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The protesters have been met with violent repression by security forces, leading to the deaths of several dozen people.
Eyewitness Accounts
One eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, told the BBC that security forces fired live ammunition at protesters. "I saw people getting shot, I saw people running away, and then I saw the bodies on the ground," the witness said.
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The Egyptian presidency has not commented on the latest violence, but Human Rights Watch has condemned the crackdown on protesters. "The Egyptian government’s response to peaceful protests is increasingly brutal and unjustified," said Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch.
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