Egyptian police open fire on thousands as pre-election violence flares

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/20/tahrir-square-cairo-violence-mubarak-democrarcy

Egypt has been hit by another wave of major violence ahead of parliamentary elections after security forces opened fire on thousands of protesters demonstrating against the military junta.

More than 500 people were reported injured in central Cairo after riot police sent volleys of tear gas, rubber bullets and "birdshot" pellet cartridges into the crowds. The clashes put further pressure on the ruling generals and cast doubt on the ability of police to secure the poll, scheduled to begin on 28 November.