Gallery: Riots heat up in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Protesters in favor and against the government attack each other, injuring hundreds and killing six.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

FEBRUARY 3, 2011 11:02

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Demonstrators in favor and against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak rioted in Cairo's Tahrir (Liberation) Square on Wednesday on Thursday, injuring hundreds and killing six.

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Men dug up pavement in order to throw rocks at the opposing side, and after night fell, gunshots were heard and Molotov cocktails were thrown.RELATED:

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Tanks separate, clear protesters from Tahrir SquareOn Tuesday night, Egyptians demonstrated as Mubarak announced that he would not seek re-election, demanding that he resign immediately.

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