The 23 Most Striking Photographs From Protests In Egypt
The Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi issued as decree on Thursday granting himself a broad range of new powers, virtually eliminating any checks on his rule and enraging many Egyptians and sparking immediate street protests. His supporters have staged counter rallies, and the two groups are clashing on the streets of a polarized Egypt.
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The 23 Most Striking Photographs From Prot...
Summer Anne Burton
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Protesters storm an office of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood Freedom and Justice party.
Image by Amira Mortada, El Shorouk Newspaper / AP
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Egyptian protesters opposed to President Mohammed Morsi break into the offices of the Freedom and Justice Party.
Image by Tarek Fawzy / AP
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A protester (R) runs from tear gas released by riot police.
Image by Mohamed Abd El Ghany / Reuters
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Protesters pray as they gather at Tahrir square.
Image by Mohamed Abd El Ghany / Reuters
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