Gallery: Violence in Egypt's Tahrir Square

Updated: 14:08, Monday, 21 November 2011

View images from the Egyptian capital as violence returned to the landmark Tahrir Square

  • A general view shows Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policeman try to disperse protesters
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    A general view shows Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policeman try to disperse protesters

  • An injured protester stands guard as others pray during clashes with riot police
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    An injured protester stands guard as others pray during clashes with riot police

  • Protesters set a fire at Tahrir Square during clashes
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    Protesters set a fire at Tahrir Square during clashes

  • Protesters hide behind a barricade as one man covers his nose after being effected by tear gas
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    Protesters hide behind a barricade as one man covers his nose after being effected by tear gas

  • A protester throws a tear gas canister fired by riot police that landed nearby
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    A protester throws a tear gas canister fired by riot police that landed nearby

  • A wounded protester receives treatment at a field hospital
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    A wounded protester receives treatment at a field hospital

  • Protesters face off against riot police during clashes at Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square
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    Protesters face off against riot police during clashes at Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square

  • A tear gas canister lands among protesters
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    A tear gas canister lands among protesters

  • Riot police stand ready during clashes with protesters
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    Riot police stand ready during clashes with protesters

  • Violent scenes from the capital yesterday
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    Violent scenes from the capital yesterday