Egypt still burns

Updated On May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST
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An Egyptian anti-military protester holds a makeshift shield during clashes with unidentified attackers in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

An Egyptian anti-military protester holds a makeshift shield during clashes with unidentified attackers in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI

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An Egyptian woman holds stones to give to anti-military protesters during clashes with unidentified attackers in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

An Egyptian woman holds stones to give to anti-military protesters during clashes with unidentified attackers in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI

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Egyptian protesters beat a man who they accused of attacking them in the Abbassiya district in Cairo. At least 12 people were killed when attackers stormed an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo, medics and a security official said. The fate of the man is unknown. AFP PHOTO/STR expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

Egyptian protesters beat a man who they accused of attacking them in the Abbassiya district in Cairo. At least 12 people were killed when attackers stormed an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo, medics and a security official said. The fate of the man is unknown. AFP PHOTO/STR

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Egyptian anti-military protesters rush to help a wounded demonstrator during clashes in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

Egyptian anti-military protesters rush to help a wounded demonstrator during clashes in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI

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An Egyptian anti-military protester reacts as he is struck by a rubber bullet in the eye during clashes in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

An Egyptian anti-military protester reacts as he is struck by a rubber bullet in the eye during clashes in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI

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An Egyptian anti-military protester shows spent bullet casings during clashes in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

An Egyptian anti-military protester shows spent bullet casings during clashes in the Abbassiya district of Cairo. Thugs attacked an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and at least 20 people were killed, officials said, in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election. AFP PHOTO/KHALED DESOUKI

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Egyptian riot police takes his position as they separate anti-military protesters and armed "thugs" after an attack on protesters, at Abbasiya Square in Cairo. Eleven people were killed in Cairo, medics said, when armed men attacked protesters demanding an end to army rule, prompting several candidates to suspend presidential campaigns and heightening doubts on the transition to democracy. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

Egyptian riot police takes his position as they separate anti-military protesters and armed "thugs" after an attack on protesters, at Abbasiya Square in Cairo. Eleven people were killed in Cairo, medics said, when armed men attacked protesters demanding an end to army rule, prompting several candidates to suspend presidential campaigns and heightening doubts on the transition to democracy. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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Egyptian women mourn over the death of victims of clashes outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo, Egypt. Suspected supporters of Egypt's military rulers attacked predominantly Islamist anti-government protesters outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo, setting off clashes that left more than ten people dead as political tensions rise three weeks before crucial presidential elections. (AP Photo/Mohammed Asad) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

Egyptian women mourn over the death of victims of clashes outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo, Egypt. Suspected supporters of Egypt's military rulers attacked predominantly Islamist anti-government protesters outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo, setting off clashes that left more than ten people dead as political tensions rise three weeks before crucial presidential elections. (AP Photo/Mohammed Asad)

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An Egyptian anti-military protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask attends a demonstration against military rulers after an attack on protesters late Tuesday night, at Abbasiya Square in Cairo. Eleven people were confirmed dead after thugs attacked the protesters demanding an end to military rule after their candidate was barred from this month's presidential election. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 05:37 pm IST

An Egyptian anti-military protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask attends a demonstration against military rulers after an attack on protesters late Tuesday night, at Abbasiya Square in Cairo. Eleven people were confirmed dead after thugs attacked the protesters demanding an end to military rule after their candidate was barred from this month's presidential election. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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