Violence has broken out in Cairo, beginning at about 8 p.m local time on October 9. Demonstrators outside the state television station began firing on soldiers patrolling the area, according to reports from local sources. Late reports indicate that as many as 12 soldiers may have been killed and another 25 soldiers were reported wounded so far. Other reports indicate numerous vehicles were set alight during the affray between protesters and government security forces. Tear gas is being used by police to quell mob violence. Demonstrations are also under way at Tahrir Square.
Given elections scheduled for November, and the apparent magnitude of the violence, it would appear that this event is highly significant. We expect details and analysis to evolve as the events unfold.
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