Protests continue after days of sectarian tensions - Cairo

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A young child with his face painted stands among large crowds gathered outside Egypt State TV.

02/16

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An elderly gentleman listens attentively to a speech delivered at a protest being held outside Egypt State TV in Cairo.

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A women chants among the crowds assembled outside Egypt State TV where emotions continue to run high.

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A protestor watches as riot police deploy in front of Egypt State TV in downtown Cairo, the scene of a now four-day long sit-in by Coptic Christians.

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A Coptic Christian holds up a cross as speakers address a large crowd outside Egypt State TV in downtown Cairo.

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Large crowds continue to gather outside Egypt State TV, protesting against recent sectarian clashes which have left 15 people dead.

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Large crowds gathered into the late evening outside Egypt State TV in Cairo, many claiming that they will stay as long as it takes for their demands to be met.

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A Coptic Christian delivers a speech to thousands gathered outside Egypt State TV in Cairo.

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A young child enjoys the crowds as Coptic Christian continue their sit-in outside Egypt State TV in Cairo.

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A holy book is held high among crowds gathered outside Egypt State TV in Cairo.

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A Muslim women prays near the front of the crowds, flanked by Christians who fall silent in respect.

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Tech savvy organisers stream live footage of the crowd across the internet as thousands of Coptic Christians protest outside Egypt State TV in Cairo.

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Crowds gather outside Egypt State TV, on the banks of the Nile River Nile, saying they will stay until sectarian strife ends in Cairo.

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A woman addresses the crowds outside Egypt State TV in downtown Cairo.

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A woman holds up a cross outside Egypt State TV where Coptic Christians have gathered for the last few days to protest continued sectarian tensions in Cairo.

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Large crowds gathered into the late evening outside Egypt State TV in Cairo, many claiming that they will stay as long as it takes for their demands to be met.

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Christians and Muslims, calling for religious harmony and unity, continue their sit-in outside State TV in downtown Cairo, as the death toll from recent sectarian tensions climbs to 15.