Cairo’s Tahrir Square remains occupied by violence

Protestors broke out into fresh violence near Tahrir Square in Cairo after Egypt’s Cabinet submitted its resignation to the Supreme Council of Armed Forces.

Tuesday was the fourth consecutive day of violence erupting between security forces and protestors less than a week before November’s parliamentary elections.

Stones were thrown at police and demonstrators chanted for the downfall of the military-led government as they tried to defend Tahrir Square against police.

Tear gas and rubber bullets were used by police against the protestors forcing a temporary retreat.

Demonstrators expressed concern that the military are attempting to retain power over the country.

However, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces continue to say that  it is committed to handing power over to an elected, civil administration in the shortest time possible.