CAIRO: Egypt’s Islamists called for a “Friday of anger” after nearly 600 people were killed in a crackdown on their protest camps, as the UN urged “maximum restraint” from all sides.

The call raised fears of fresh violence and tested the commitment of supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi, after officials said 578 people were killed in Wednesday clashes, Egypt’s bloodiest day in decades.

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