Egypt's Parliament Opens First Session

Protesters demand retribution for Sheikh Emad Effat, killed in protests last month, Cairo, January 23, 2012. (VOA - E. Arrott)

Protesters rally as Egypt's new parliament meets for the first time, Cairo, January 23, 2012. (VOA - E. Arrott)

Riot police block access to parliament as new lawmakers convene, Cairo, January 23, 2012. (VOA - E. Arrott)

A young man leads the crowd in chants as protesters prepare to march on parliament, Cairo, January 23, 2012 (VOA - E. Arrott)

Security escorts protesters headed for Tahrir Square, Cairo, January 23, 2012. (VOA - E. Arrott)

Egypt's parliament opened for the first time since a historic free election held after years of repression under former President Hosni Mubarak