DHAKA: At least 49 people have been killed in clashes in Egypt as the country marks the anniversary of the 2011 uprising which overthrew president Hosni Mubarak.

Egypt health ministry says, reports the BBC.

Rival demonstrations of supporters and opponents of the military-backed government took place in Cairo.

But police broke up anti-government protests, and arrests were reported in Cairo and Alexandria.

Hundreds have died since July when the army deposed president Mohammed Mursi.

Extra security measures were in place for Saturday.

Egyptian interior minister Muhammad Ibrahim had urged Egyptians not to be afraid to go to events marking the anniversary of the uprising.

BDST: 1422 HRS, JAN 26, 2014