WATCH: Protesters in Egypt force an armored vehicle off a bridge

The death count climbs to 149 as the military-led government clamps down on pro-Morsi supporters

Cairo
(Image credit: AP Photo/Aly Hazzaa, El Shorouk Newspaper)

Egypt is on the brink of chaos as security forces clash with supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi. The violence has claimed 149 lives in Cairo, according to Egypt's Health Ministry, while leaving more than 1,400 wounded.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.