UK condemns Egypt violence

British Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned Egyptâ„¢s Å“use of force” against supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi and the ensuing deadly violence.

Å“I am deeply concerned at the escalating violence and unrest in Egypt, and regret the loss of life on all sides,” Hague said in a statement.

Å“I am disappointed that compromise has not been possible. I condemn the use of force in clearing protests and call on the security forces to act with restraint,” he added.

Morsi supporters and opponents as well as security forces have been involved in clashes since his ouster on July 3.

on Monday, the Anti-Coup Pro-Democracy Alliance called on all people to stage nationwide rallies against the raids on their sit-ins.

Egyptian capital Cairo turned into a de facto battle zone afterwards when security forces stormed massive pro-Morsi camps by armored vehicles and bulldozers, in scenes described by pro-Morsi protesters as a massacre.

According to Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, the bloody crackdown on protest sit-ins has left at least 2,200 people killed and 10,000 others injured in Cairo.

Hague also called on Å“leaders on all sides” to work to reduce violence saying steps toward Å“dialogue and reconciliation” will not be possible amid fighting.

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Republished from: Press TV