An Egyptian protester tries to stop clashes and rock-throwing at riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred.
An Egyptian protesters kicks away a tear gas canister fired by riot police during clashes at Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on November 19, 2011 as Egyptian, firing rubber bullets and tear gas, broke up a sit-in among whose organisers were people injured during the Arab Spring which overthrew veteran president Hosni Mubarak.
A general view shows Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policeman try to disperse protesters on November 20, 2011. Deadly clashes broke out in central Cairo for the second day running, kicking off a violent countdown to the first elections since Hosni Mubarak's downfall.
Protesters chant slogans and carry a giant Egyptian flag during clashes with riot police in Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
A wounded Egyptian protester shouts at a field hospital following clashes with security forces in Cairo on November 20, 2011. Deadly clashes broke out at Cairo's Tahrir Square for the second day running, kicking off a violent countdown to the first elections since Hosni Mubarak's downfall.
Egyptian protesters hold a national flag at centre, as they face tear gas at Tahrir Square, the focal point of Egyptian uprising, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Egyptian riot police clashed Monday with thousands of protesters demanding that the ruling military quickly announce a date to hand over power to an elected government.
Protesters show the media tear gas canisters, which were fired at them by riot police during clashes between protesters and police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
Protesters keep their distance from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes between protesters and police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which was earlier thrown by riot police, at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
A protester runs away from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes between protesters and police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
A protester flashes signs during clashes near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
Police officers, who fired tear gas at protesters, are seen during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
A protester waves the Egyptian flag during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
Protesters stand opposite riot police who fired tear gas during clashes between protesters and police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said.
Canadian volunteer nurse, Merikel, right, helps an Egyptian medical team to treat an injured protester at a field hospital at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Egyptian riot police clashed Monday with thousands of protesters demanding that the ruling military quickly announce a date to hand over power to an elected government.
Egyptian protesters run from the scene of a building fire, seen in background, near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. local people at the scene blame the fire on police firing tear gas in the area. Egyptian riot police clashed Monday with thousands of protesters demanding that the ruling military quickly announce a date to hand over power to an elected government.
Protesters warm themselves by a fire during clashes with riot police in Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. At least 10 people died as police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
Protesters chant slogans and carry empty tear gas canisters during clashes with riot police in Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. At least 10 people died as police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
An Egyptian couple walk at Tahrir Square, the focal point of Egyptian uprising, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Egyptian riot police clashed Monday with thousands of protesters demanding that the ruling military quickly announce a date to hand over power to an elected government.
A wounded protester is rushed to a field hospital near Tahrir Square during clashes with Egyptian riot police in Cairo November 20, 2011. At least 10 people died as police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
Protesters wounded during clashes with Egyptian riot police in rest in a field hospital near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
Egyptian riot police set fire to a motorcycle at Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on November 19, 2011, as Egyptian police clashed with protesters, firing rubber bullets and tear gas as they broke up a sit-in among whose organizers were people injured during the Arab Spring which overthrew veteran president Hosni Mubarak.
Protesters run for cover from tear gas during clashes with Egyptian riot police in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of police clashed with protesters for control of downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday after security forces tried to stop activists from staging a long-term sit-in there. The violence took place just nine days before Egypt's first elections since the ouster of longtime President Hosni Mubarak in February.
An Egyptian protester (R) chants slogans against riot police during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred.
A protester waves an Egyptian flag near a police vehicle set on fire during clashes between protesters and security forces at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square on Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government.
Protesters throw stones at police during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square on Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government.
Protester makes a fire at a riot police vehicle during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had camped in the square overnight after Friday's demonstration which had gathered some 50,000 people, mostly Islamists.
Protesters run from tear gas thrown at them by police during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square on Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government.
An Egyptian protester lies on the ground in front of a riot police vehicle during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred.
Egyptian riot police clash with protesters at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had camped in the square overnight after Friday's demonstration which had gathered some 50,000 people, mostly Islamists.
An Egyptian walks past graffiti opposing the Interior Ministry during clashes between protesters with riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred.
Tear gas surrounds Egyptian riot police as they stand guard during clashes in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of police clashed with protesters for control of downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday after security forces tried to stop activists from staging a long-term sit-in there. The violence took place just nine days before Egypt's first elections since the ouster of longtime President Hosni Mubarak in February.
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