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Deadly Crackdown in Tahrir Square

Apr 9, 2011
Life isn’t all peachy in Egypt, even with Hosni Mubarak gone. The Egyptian army went after protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square, killing one and injuring dozens, as the military tried to clear demonstrations calling for prosecution of Mubarak and family members.
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Mubarak Resigns

Feb 12, 2011
After 18 long days of protests and unrest, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has finally capitulated to the demands of massive anti-government crowds, stepping down late Friday. Making the announcement was Vice President Omar Suleiman, pictured.After 18 long days of protests and unrest, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has officially bowed out. Vice President Suleiman, pictured, makes the announcement.

Egyptian Crowds Await Mubarak News

Feb 11, 2011
Late on Thursday, thousands of Egyptian protesters converged in the epicenter of their revolt, Cairo's Tahrir Square, to wait for expected news about President Hosni Mubarak, who may not be their president for long, according to the Associated Press.

Egyptian Upheaval: Day 6

Jan 31, 2011
A military show of strength defined the sixth day of anti-government protests across Egypt. Jet fighters repeatedly flew over Cairo's Tahrir Square, the main center for demonstrators, while a column of tanks, a la Tiananmen Square, was blocked by protesters.