Thousands of demonstrators turned out in Cairo's Tahrir Square after Friday prayers, heeding an appeal by Islamist parties to protest the country's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
Protests Erupt in Egypt

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Ahmed Shafiq addresses a news conference in Cairo, June 21, 2012. Shafiq said on Friday he was confident of victory in last weekend's presidential election.

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Mohamed Morsi arrives to give a news conference Friday afternoon.

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A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood cools fellow supporters with water.

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Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood shout slogans during a demonstration in Tahrir Square.