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In pictures: Bloodbath in Egypt

More than 100 killed as security forces fire on Egyptians protesting against military rule on Friday.

Supporters of Morsi shout slogans during a protest outside Al-Fath Mosque in Ramses Square.
Supporters of Morsi shout slogans during a protest outside Al-Fath Mosque in Ramses Square.
17 Aug 2013

A Day of Rage turned into an evening of bloodshed as more than 100 people were killed across Egypt on Friday.

A correspondent for Al Jazeera described lines of bodies in a makeshift hospital in the nearby Al-Fateh mosque following the attack on marchers in Cairo’s Ramses Square.

A witness said men fired from helicopters on the crowd. Hundreds of people were injured.

The Muslim Brotherhood had called for the marches in protest against the killing of hundreds of protesters on Wednesday as police and security forces cleared sit-ins calling for the re-instatement of the deposed president, Mohamed Morsi.

Bodies of protesters seen inside a mosque in Ramses Square in Cairo.
Bodies of protesters seen inside a mosque in Ramses Square in Cairo.
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Protesters clash with opponents outside Azbkya police station near Ramses Square in Cairo.
Protesters clash with opponents outside Azbkya police station near Ramses Square in Cairo.
An Egyptian army helicopter over Ramses Square.
An Egyptian army helicopter over Ramses Square.
Protesters carry an injured demonstrator during clashes at Ramses Square in Cairo.
Protesters carry an injured demonstrator during clashes at Ramses Square in Cairo.
Protesters outside al-Fath Mosque in Ramses Square in Cairo.
Protesters outside al-Fath Mosque in Ramses Square in Cairo.
Supporters of the deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi run away from tear gas during clashes outside Al-Fath mosque in Ramses square.
Supporters of the deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi run away from tear gas during clashes outside Al-Fath mosque in Ramses square.
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A military helicopter flies over clouds of smoke in Cairo Square in Cairo.
A military helicopter flies over clouds of smoke in Cairo Square in Cairo.
A protester stands injured outside Al-Fath Mosque in Ramses Square.
A protester stands injured outside Al-Fath Mosque in Ramses Square.
Protesters carry an injured demonstrator at Ramses Square in Cairo.
Protesters carry an injured demonstrator at Ramses Square in Cairo.
Protesters collect stones to throw at security forces during clashes near Ramses square in Cairo.
Protesters collect stones to throw at security forces during clashes near Ramses square in Cairo.
A military helicopter flies over clouds of smoke near Ramses Square in Cairo
A military helicopter flies over clouds of smoke near Ramses Square in Cairo
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