Troops fire on Tahrir protesters

Hundreds of Egyptian soldiers in riot gear swept through Cairo’s Tahrir Square today firing on protesters demanding an immediate end to military rule.

Troops fire on Tahrir protesters
Mon, 19 Dec, 2011 - 13:26

Hundreds of Egyptian soldiers in riot gear swept through Cairo’s Tahrir Square today firing on protesters demanding an immediate end to military rule.

The Health Ministry said at least three people were killed, bringing the death toll for four days of clashes to 14.

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