The military forcibly cleared Tahrir Square on Tuesday. Some clashes occurred between citizens and the militray. The soldiers allegedly chanted "Allahu Akbar" while undertaking this this task. Some slight injuries were reported.
The military gave protesters half an hour to clear the square. Many newspapers suggest there was popular support for the action.
See www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/482531, "Military Disperses Tahrir-Sit In."
Analysis to follow. WMB
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Military Forcibly Disperses Protesters at Tahrir
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