The United Nations on Thursday voiced concern about the violence and the loss of life in Egypt on Wednesday night.

The statement came as UN spokesman Martin Nesirky was answering a press question at a daily news briefing about the current situation in Egypt.

"In this process of transition it is up to the Egyptian people to decide their future, and do so through a process of peaceful dialogue," Nesirky said. "The UN is monitoring developments closely."

The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood group announced on Thursday that five of its members have been killed and another 1,500 injured in Wednesday's clashes between the opponents and supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

The group said in a statement in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, that the clashes flared up when some armed groups tried to break into the presidential palace, describing the incident as treachery, bullying and terrorization.

Egyptians have been protesting against the constitutional declaration issued by President Morsi and the draft constitution mainly written by Islamists.

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