ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION)<br/> <br />Egyptian police fired a water cannon and tear gas to disperse dozens of protesters on Tuesday after they defied a new law that restricts demonstrations.<br/> <br />The protesters had gathered in front of the Press Syndicate to commemorate the death of a liberal activist killed in clashes with police two years ago, challenging the new legislation passed on Sunday that bans protests without police approval.<br/> <br />They were also protesting against military tribunals for civilians.<br/> <br />Human rights groups have condemned the law as a major blow to freedom in Egypt, the most populous Arab state and a U.S. ally which has experienced considerable political upheaval since the overthrow of autocrat ruler Hosni Mubarak in 2011.<br/> <br />Under the law, protests at places of worship are banned and the Interior Ministry has the right to forbid any public meeting of more than 10 people.
