Egypt's Coptic Christians hold crosses during a protest march in Shubra, CairoPhotograph: Stringer/EPAThousands of Christians in Cairo had joined the protest against the attack on a church in southern EgyptPhotograph: Mohammed Hossam/AFP/Getty ImagesThe rally soon turned violent with protesters clashing with security forces Photograph: Mohammed Hossam/AFP/Getty Images
Fighting with stones: angry protesters claimed they were set upon by 'thugs' and blamed military for using excessive forcePhotograph: Mohammed Abu Zaid/APRiot police deployed near state television headquarters in Cairo where several vehicles were torched Photograph: Stringer/EPAAn injured protester is carried to safetyPhotograph: Nasser Nasser/APProtesters claimed security personnel used live ammunition Photograph: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/ReutersAn army vehicle is set on fire by protesters Photograph: Nasser Nasser/APA protester hurling a stone at security forces Photograph: Abdelhamid Eid/EPAMore stone pelting, petrol bombs were also used Photograph: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/ReutersFamily members grieving for their loved ones killed in the clashes with security forces Photograph: Stringer/AP
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