The death toll from the clashes in Egypt is rising by the hour. According to the latest official estimates, there are 638 dead, over 40 of whom are policemen. And then there are at least 3.500 wounded. Other sources speak of at least 700 dead. But the Muslim brothers continue to insist on higher figures, even speaking of 4.500 victims. «Rabaa – the pro-Morsi square cleared on Wednesday in Cairo by the Egyptian military, ed – it is our Tiananmen», said the spokesman of the Muslim Brotherhood, Gehad El-Haddad on Twitter, adopting some headlines from the international press. The battle of numbers continued even after the curfew which after 21 pm on Wednesday eased the tension and the clashes between protesters and the police force. In addition, the Interior Ministry has authorized the police and military to shoot anyone attempting to attack security forces or strategic sites.
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama also warned: "No cooperation if civilians are killed: end the escalation of violence, the Egyptians must determine their future".
