The riots broke out following a crackdown on sit-ins in support of ousted president Mohammed Morsi, a Muslim Brotherhood leader, which left hundreds of supporters dead. 
Ghasia hizo zililipuka kufuatia kung'olewa madarakani kwa rais wa zamani wa nchi hiyo Mohammed Morsi, ambaye alikuwa kiogozi wa kundi hilo la Muslim Brotherhood leader, na kusababisha mamia ya wafuasi huo kupoteza maisha yao.