<p dir="ltr">Screams, fires, bloodshed, tears: The streets of Cairo resembled a war zone as Egyptian security forces stormed protest camps organized by the Muslim Brotherhood in support of deposed president Mohamed Morsi. The violent crackdown left more than 500 dead and drew strong international condemnation. In this photo, an Egyptian woman stands in front of a military bulldozer to protect a wounded youngster lying in the road.</p>
Bulldozer Standoff
Screams, fires, bloodshed, tears: The streets of Cairo resembled a war zone as Egyptian security forces stormed protest camps organized by the Muslim Brotherhood in support of deposed president Mohamed Morsi. The violent crackdown left more than 500 dead and drew strong international condemnation. In this photo, an Egyptian woman stands in front of a military bulldozer to protect a wounded youngster lying in the road.
Egypt Pictures: Scenes From an Urban Battleground
A violent crackdown in Egypt leaves more than 500 dead.
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