Turmoil in the North Africa and the Middle East (20 images)

The office of the chief of police is burned by anti-regime protesters in Benghazi, Libya, on February 25, 2011. Euphoria in Libya's second city Benghazi gave way to growing concern that it remains vulnerable to a counter-attack by Moammar Gadhafi's forces. UPI

Libyans stand atop an army tank outside the court house in the eastern dissident-held city of Benghazi on February 24, 2011. Euphoria in Libya's second city Benghazi gave way to growing concern that it remains vulnerable to a counter-attack by Gaddafi's forces. UPI

Medics treat a wounded person at a hospital in Benghazi, Libya, on February 25, 2011. Euphoria in Libya's second city Benghazi gave way to growing concern that it remains vulnerable to a counter-attack by Gaddafi's forces. UPI

Egyptians soldiers pray on top of a tank during anti-government protests and Friday prayers in Tahrir Square on Feburary 25, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. Hundreds of Egyptians attend a rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square calling for an end to the long running state of emergency and to demand the Egyptian cabinet step down. UPI\ Mohammed Hosam