Protesters said to be members of the shi’ite Islamic group on Tuesday stormed the complex of the National Assembly.
The Shi’ite group has been protesting the detention of their leader, El Zaky Zaky over the years. Despite court orders that the detainee be released, the government has refused to obey the rulings citing national security.
According to The Nation, the protesters arrived at around 2pm at the legislative arm of government, overpowering security men on duty.
The paper quoting eye witnesses said four policemen were seriously injured by the armed members of the group.
Policemen injured by protesting Shi’ite members are receiving treatment at the clinic in the complex.
The armed protesters also smashed windows of the National Assembly at the main gate and damaged policemen vehicles within the premises.
Also smashed were vehicles of visitors caught in the web during the violent protest.
However, detachment of armed policemen have been stationed around the National Assembly gates and the green areas.
It was also gathered that the protesters were dispersed with teargas by security operatives.
The operatives, our correspondent, observed are scanning the expansive grounds of the complex, scouting for dissidents that may have gained grounds.
The retreating protesters scaled the main gate of the complex, damaging several windows as they were repelled by security operatives.
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