2011 Deadly clashes erupt in Egypt

3. Khalil Hamra / AP - Male and female protesters bow in prayer at Tahrir Square, the focal point of the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 18.

4. Egyptian activists stick their mothes with an Arabic slogan read " No for military trials for civilians" during a rally in Cairo's Tahrir square, Egypt, Friday, Nov.18, 2011. Tens of thousands of Egyptians rallied Friday in Cairo's Tahrir square with Islamists in the forefront to protest against what they say are attempts by the country's military rulers to designate themselves as the guardians of a new Egypt. It was one of the largest rallied in Egypt in recent months. Photo: AP, Amr Nabil / AP

5. Amr Nabil / AP Thousands of Egyptians rally in Tahrir square on Nov. 18.

6. Cairo — Protesters chant slogans in Cairo's Tahrir Square, the focal point of the uprising that ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Thousands of Egyptians rallied in the iconic square, with Islamists in the forefront, in a protest against what they say are attempts by the country's military rulers to reinforce their powers. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Khalil Hamra / Associated Press

7. Cairo — Egyptian flags are held aloft as tens of thousands of protesters rally in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square with the aim of pushing Egypt's ruling military to cede power, 10 months after an uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak's regime. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Khaled Desouki / AFP/Getty Images

8. Cairo — An Egyptian boy with his face painted in the colors of the national flag joins protesters chanting slogans in Cairo's Tahrir Square, the focal point of the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Khalil Hamra / Associated Press

9. Cairo — An Egyptian protester holds pictures of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi dead and alive that bear Koranic verses referring to people who don't learn from the mistakes of others, as tens of thousands of Egyptians take part in a rally in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Khaled Desouki / AFP/Getty Images

10. Cairo — Egyptian protesters rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Tens of thousands of people, most of them Islamists, gathered for the demonstration against moves by the military to entrench its hold on the country. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Khaled Elfiqi / European Pressphoto Agency

11. Cairo — An Egyptian protester holds a placard reading in Arabic "A modern state with an Islamic identity" during the demonstration in Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Khaled Elfiqi / European Pressphoto Agency

12. Protesters swarmed back into Tahrir Square after the forced evacuation, waving red, white and black Egyptian flags and chanted anti-military slogans. "The power of the street is very real," analysts Ammar Ali Hassan said. "It may be irregular, it may act with a degree of spontaneity and it may be emotional, but it is really the one moving events." Source: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

13. Alexandria — Egyptian protesters rally in the coastal city of Alexandria with the aim of pushing the ruling military to cede power 10 months after an uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak's regime. PHOTOGRAPH BY: AFP/Getty Images

14. Cairo — An Egyptian protester holds a sign reading "One demand: To elect a new civilian president before April 30, 2012" as tens of thousands of Egyptians take part in a rally in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on November 18, 2011 with the aim of pushing Egypt's ruling military to cede power, 10 months after an uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak's regime. PHOTOGRAPH BY: KHALED DESOUKI / AFP/Getty Images

15. Cairo — Egyptian women wearing the niqab shout slogans during the rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The protest was dominated by the country's most organized political group, the Muslim Brotherhood. It was called to protest a document floated by the government which declares the military to be the guardian of "constitutional legitimacy," suggesting the armed forces could have the final word on major policies. The Arabic reads "The prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him." PHOTOGRAPH BY: Amr Nabil / Associated Press

16. Egyptian women wave flags during a rally in Cairo's Tahrir square, Egypt, Friday, Nov.18, 2011, in a protest against what they say are attempts by the country's military rulers to reinforce their powers. The rally Friday was dominated by the country's most organized political group, the Muslim Brotherhood.

17. Egyptian demonstrators protest in Tahrir Square, Cairo Photo: EPA/KHALED ELFIQI 50,000 protesters flock to Egypt's Tahrir Square – 2011 november 18 About 50,000 mainly Islamist protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday to press Egypt's military rulers to transfer power to elected civilians after the cabinet launched a move to exempt the army from parliamentary oversight.

18. Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters wave national flags during a rally held in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on November 18, 2011 with the aim of pushing Egypt's ruling military to cede power, 10 months after an uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak's regime. KHALED DESOUKI / Getty Images

19. Cairo — An Egyptian protester waves a banner from atop a lamppost in front of the damaged headquarters of the former ruling party in Cairo's Tahrir Square. PHOTOGRAPH BY: Amr Nabil / Associated Press

20. AP Photo - Protesters chant slogans in Tahrir Square, the focal point of the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. Thousands of Egyptians are rallying in Cairo's Tahrir square, with Islamists in the forefront, in a protest against what they say are attempts by the country's military rulers to reinforce their powers.

21. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters An Egyptian prays and tries to stop clashes with riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Nov. 19.

22. Egyptian riot police beat a demonstrator with their batons as fellow protesters attempt to intervene. Many Egyptians chanted "freedom, freedom" and "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest") as they shielded themselves with tin slates or pelted police with rocks. Source: REUTERS/Amr Dalsh

23. Confrontation: Tear gas smoke rises in the air as young demonstrators get ready to throw rocks at security forces in Tahrir

24. Armed: Riot police prepare to fire tear gas rounds at the crowd who were demanding the ruling military transfer powers to a civilian government

25. Protesters throw stones at Egyptian riot police 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

26. 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

27. Egyptian riot police beat a protester 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

28. A protester throws a tear gas grenade back at 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

29. Egyptian riot police fire weapons from atop of a vehicle at protesters 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

30. A female protester gestures as she argues with Egyptian riot police officers in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Egyptian riot police beat protesters and dismantled a small tent city set up to commemorate revolutionary martyrs in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday. (Khalil Hamra)

31. A veiled woman brandishes a stick against a member of the riot police. Many women gathered in Tahrir Square, chanting military slogans and hurling rocks. - Source: REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

32. Egyptian riot police clash with protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Egyptian riot police beat protesters and dismantled a small tent city set up to commemorate revolutionary martyrs in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday. The clashes occurred after activists camped in the central square overnight following a massive Friday rally. The military tolerates daytime demonstrations in the central square, a symbol of the country's Jan. 25-Feb. 11 uprising, but claims that long-term occupation paralyzes the city. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

33. A protester gestures as Egyptian riot police stand guard in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Egyptian riot police beat protesters and dismantled a small tent city set up to commemorate revolutionary martyrs in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday. The clashes occurred after activists camped in the central square overnight following a massive Friday rally. The military tolerates daytime demonstrations in the central square, a symbol of the country's Jan. 25-Feb. 11 uprising, but claims that long-term occupation paralyzes the city. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

34. A protester raises his fist in front of a burning vehicle during clashes with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in the square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

35. Suffering: A woman grimacing in pain from the tear gas is given comfort by two protesters during the clashes

36. Wounded: Protesters carry an injured man away from the clashes with police in Cairo’s Tahrir Square

37. Wounded: A victim of the violence near the square is taken to hospital on a scooter by two friends

38. Protesters help a wounded man 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

39. Demonstrators carry a wounded protester past a burning vehicle during clashes with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Coming just nine days before the scheduled beginning of Parliamentary elections, the clashes were the the biggest outbreak of violence here since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak in Februrary and the most violent manifestation yet of the growing anger at the ruling military council. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

40. A protester flees from tear gas during clashes with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police in the square on Saturday, even as the military appeared to soften its demands for the future constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

41. Next a burning vehicle, a protester chants as he raises his fist during clashes with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police in the square on Saturday, even as the military appeared to soften its demands for the future constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

42. Protesters clash with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police in the square on Saturday, even as the military appeared to soften its demands for the future constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

43. A man flashes a victory sign as fellow protesters throw stones at riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police in the square on Saturday, even as the military appeared to soften its demands for the future constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

44. Protesters clash with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in the square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

45. Demonstrators carry a wounded protester to safety during clashes with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in the square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

46. Protesters clash with riot police in Cario's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in the square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

47. Protesters are overwhelmed by tear gas during clashes with riot police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in the square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

48. Protesters clash with riot police in Cario's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Coming just nine days before the scheduled beginning of Parliamentary elections, the clashes were the the biggest outbreak of violence here since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak in Februrary and the most violent manifestation yet of the growing anger at the ruling military council. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

49. A protester throws a stone at riot police during clashes in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Nov. 19, 2011. Thousands of demonstrators chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in the square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution. (Moises Saman/The New York Times)

50. 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. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)