Al-Azhar students call for return of Morsi, clash with security forces

Hundreds of Al-Azhar University students clashed with security forces in Cairo after they tried to protest in the Rabaa al-Adaweya Square, authorities said. The students had blocked a road and were calling for the return of former president Mohamed Morsi. The protesters were also calling for the release of students who were allegedly arrested during previous demonstrations, al-Masry al-Youm reported. The students chanted "Morsi is my president" and "The Interior Ministry officers are slugs." As a result of the protest, traffic came to a complete stop. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the students, who hurled stones back at the officers, al-Masry al-Youm reported.