At least four people have been confirmed dead and dozens more injured after Egyptian security forces attacked anti-government protesters in yet another day of violence across the country.
Security forces fired tear gas and birdshot to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters in the Egyptian cities of Cairo and Giza, as well as across the Sinai Peninsula.
Two protesters were killed in the district of Matariya, which is located at the northern region of Greater Cairo.
Two other anti-government protesters were killed in the town of Fayoum.
Protesters held massive demonstrations across Egypt after Friday prayers, denouncing the upcoming presidential election.
They argued that the vote is farce and conducted by what they call a bloody coup leader.
People in mainland Egypt will take part in the presidential election on May 26 and 27. It is the first presidential poll since last July's military ouster of former president, Mohamed Morsi.
Sisi led the overthrow of Morsi, suspended the constitution and dissolved the parliament in July last year. He is also accused of leading a severe crackdown against the supporters of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Sisi's victory would place Egypt's presidency back in the hands of a top military official just three years after Egyptians rose up against former dictator, Hosni Mubarak, an air force officer who ruled Egypt for nearly three decades.
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