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Egyptian Shiites Massacred in Giza

June 24, 2013
One of the victims being dragged in the streets

[WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES] In an unparalleled event, four Shiite Muslims were killed by angry Salafists in Giza. At least 3000 angry locals attacked the houses of Shiites, killing four and injuring 32. Five houses owned by Shiites were also completely torched. The deaths came on the 15th night of Mid-Shaaban, a holy Islamic night for both Sunnis and Shiites. A top Shiite leader, Hassan Shehata, had been visiting the local village of Abu Muslam in Giza, when angry locals stormed the house he was visiting, throwing Molotov Cocktails and dragging each family member out onto the streets. Sheikh Hassan Shehata was dragged in the streets after being stabbed and killed. Images showed Shehata being beaten and kicked as his lifeless body was being dragged for show. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejvKw_5eZbA] The other victims have been identified as the 55-year-old brother of Sheikh Shehata and 45-year-old Abd Al-Kader Hassanein Amr. The fourth victim has not yet been identified as his face is too badly disfigured. Nearby CSF (Central Security Forces) and police officers failed to intervene despite being located meters from the incident.  After the victims were dragged in the streets amid cheering crowds,…


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