Cairo : At least 12 supporters of Muslim Brotherhood were killed across Egypt as they were gathered to mark the "Day of Rage" to protest against the coup after police violently dispersed their sit-ins, as reported by Ahram Online.
Gun shots were heard hole day around Ramses square as police tried to disperse the protestors, reported by Reuters.
A military helicopter occasionally circles above the square and some protesters have launched fireworks in apparent attempts to hit it, Ahram Online reported.
Muslim Brotherhood, in a statement insisted that it remains peaceful and accused all violent acts to be perpetrated by security forces to defame them.