Renewed protests over military rule in Egypt (18 images)

Egyptian protesters throw stones during clashes with security forces in the administrative heart of Cairo on December 17, 2011. Nine people are dead as violence raged for the second day marring the first free election in decades. UPI/Mohamad Hosam

Egyptian throw stones during clashes with security forces in the administrative heart of Cairo on December 17, 2011. Nine people are dead as violence raged for the second day marring the first free election in decades. UPI/Mohamad Hosam

Egyptian protesters carry an injured comrade during clashes with the army in Cairo on December 16, 2011.. Egyptian troops clashed with petrol bomb-throwing protesters against military rule in Cairo, as the worst violence in weeks overshadowed the count in the second phase of a landmark general election. UPI/ Mohamad Hosam

Egyptian protesters against military rule throw stones at supporters of soldiers during clashes near Cairo's Tahrir Square on December 16, 2011. Egyptian troops clashed with petrol bomb-throwing protesters against military rule in Cairo, as the worst violence in weeks overshadowed the count in the second phase of a landmark general election. UPI/ Mohamad Hosam