Renewed protests over military rule in Egypt (18 images)

An Egyptian demonstrator makes victory signs near a burning building during clashes with security forces near Cairo's Tahrir Square 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 make the victory sign 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 a wounded demonstrator following clashes with security forces near Cairo's Tahrir Square 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 soldiers beat-up a protester 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