A siege scenario has developed in Cairo's Tahrir Square after clashes overnight between antigovernment demonstrators and supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
State Of Siege On Cairo's Tahrir Square
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Protesters opposed to President Hosni Mubarak pray in Cairo's central Tahrir Square on February 3.
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A rock flies past an opposition supporter during rioting against pro-Mubarak demonstrators near Tahrir Square.
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A protester throws a rock near Tahrir Square on the 10th day of demonstrations.
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A woman opposition supporter takes shelter while providing water during rioting with Mubarak supporters.
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Antigovernment protesters show items they claim were taken from pro-government supporters at Tahrir Square.
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An AP news agency photographer is injured on Tahrir Square.
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Antigovernment demonstrators battle pro-government opponents.
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Egyptian soldiers stand in front of barricaded antigovernment protesters outside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square.
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Antigovernment protesters prepare sacks of stones for use on the square.
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An antigovernment demonstrator covers his head.
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Egypian soldiers restrain a Mubarak supporter trying to get to opposition lines near Tahrir Square.