Egypt : President says on social media that curfews are in hands of local governments . In Port Said , about 4,000 people join protest , chanting anti - government slogans . Military office : The National Salvation Front held the president responsible `` for the excessive violence used by security forces against protesters '' and called for peaceful demonstrations , according to a statement posted on the state-run Al-Ahram news website . Early reports suggest most casualties were caused by authorities . The defense minister also said that the military fired live ammunition on protesters .
Egypt : President says on social media that curfews are in hands of local governments . In Port Said , about 4,000 people join protest , chanting anti - government slogans . Military office : Early reports suggest most casualties were caused by authorities . The defense minister also said that the military fired live ammunition on protesters .