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GRAPHIC: Video of brutal crackdown on Tahrir Sq protesters in CairoVideo courtesy: Al-Masry Al-Youm TV www.youtube.com In Egypt, at least 13 people have been killed and hundreds injured after two days of clashes between protesters and security forces. Troops used tear gas and rubber bullets in a major assault on demonstrators, who are demanding the military rulers transfer power to a civilian government. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.commore info
Soldiers clear Egypt's Tahrir SquareBaton-wielding soldiers have cleared Egypt's Tahrir Square of protesters. Troops went into central Cairo, close to parliament and cabinet offices, beating demonstrators and burning their tents. Earlier, the military-appointed prime minister Kamal El-Ganzouri branded the protesters counter-revolutionaries. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Cairo.more info
Thousands flock to Tahrir SquareTens of thousands of Egyptians have gathered in central Cairo for one of the largest demonstrations since the ousting of Hosni Mubarak.more info
Violence breaks out in Cairo's Tahrir SquareEgyptian riot police firing tear gas and rubber bullets have clashed for a second day in the Egyptian capital Cairo with thousands of rock-throwing protesters demanding that the ruling military announce a date to hand over power to an elected government. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Tahrir Square.more info
Protesters beaten in Cairo's Tahrir SquareEgypt's military has stormed Cairo's Tahrir Square, beating protesters and burning their tents. Saturday marked the second day of clashes in the city, which have killed nine people and injured over 350 more. Violence has escalated, with Egypt's Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzouri calling the fighting an attack on the country's revolution. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Cairo.more info
Tahrir Sq reacts to resignationAs Mubarak's resignation is announced, Al Jazeera switches live to Tahrir Square for the crowd's reaction in central Cairomore info
Protesters defy police crackdown on Cairo's Tahrir SquareEgyptian soldiers and police set fire to tents in the middle of Cairo's Tahrir Square and fired tear gas and rubber bullets in a major assault on Sunday to drive out thousands of protesters after two days of clashes. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Tahrir Square.more info
Cairo Carnage: Tahrir Square clashes turn deadlyIn Egypt, at least 13 people have been killed and hundreds injured after two days of clashes between protesters and security forces. Troops used tear gas and rubber bullets in a major assault on demonstrators, who are demanding the military rulers transfer power to a civilian government. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.commore info
Egyptians document Tahrir police violenceFrom Cairo to Alexandria, Egyptians have captured images of rampant police violence using handheld video cameras and mobile phones. Near Tahrir Square, a security officer was filmed being congratulated for shooting at the eyes of a protester. In Alexandria, green lasers alleged to be mounted on guns used by security forces are filmed hitting the leaves of overhead trees just before a protester is shot. Al Jazeera's Omer al-Saleh reports.more info
Tahrir Square Attack November19That was many scenes happening simultaneously after the attack had succeeded and the people had fled. Women being beaten with batons by the governmental police forces either police or army . A dead man's body being dragged by those "security forces" and protesters running for their lives.more info
Angry Friday - 28.01.2011, Tahrir SquareDownload Link: diglamusic.com "Angry Friday" is a song telling the story and recapturing the events and climax of January 28th; the day that symbolizes everything our revolution stands for. As the tendency to forget is part of human nature, the purpose of this song is to remind us humans. . . The song was written by Digla's lead singer Tarek Borollossy in February/March 2011. The full band version will follow sometime in 2012 Peace and Love . . . One Egypt . . . The Revolution must go on Lyrics: Let me tell you a story about a memorable day In Cairo, January 28 They call it angry Friday, remember the name It's the day we put our lives on the line for freedom and change The word was out before they spat in our face And stripped us of the right to communicate Internet and cell phones swept away The government is treating us again like slaves The sky is perfect and the code is clear We make our way down after the Friday prayers Take a taxi; get near the affair Walk a few miles to the downtown square Confrontation with the forces of hell A devil's herd, aka "dakhleya" They block the roads, as they prepare to kill We march in peace, scramin out "silmeya" Advance no further or prepare to die Unleash the tear gas and make them cry We are the system and you'll pay the price We've got you cornered and we'll spare no lives Our Brothers in black were just a pawn in the game Compelled by superiors; a crying shame Destroy the up-rising whatever it takes Burn the city; light it up in ...more info
Tense standoff in Cairo's Tahrir SquareProtesters have continued to gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square late into the night - with a message of defiance for Eygpt's military rulers. The square, which has been the scene of street battles between riot police and activists demanding an end to Egypt's military leadership, was relatively calm on Sunday night after protesters regained control of the area and began calling for reinforcements. Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports on the day's events.more info
Egypt's Democracy: A Question of LegitimacyAlthough Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down in February 2011, the uprisings in Egypt show little sign of retreat. While the uniting rallying cry may have been against dictatorship, the struggle in Egypt that took headlines across the world in early 2011 reflected deeper social, political, and economic problems. The key demands of the revolution have still not been met. The continuation of military rule and the promise of more neoliberal economic policies lead many to believe it will be a long battle. Protestors in Egypt are hopeful, however, as people all over the world revolt against an economic system that benefits the few at the expense of the many.more info
Children of Tahrir SquareEgyptian children and a teacher talk about the revolution (Note: this was shot before the military's recent attacks on protesters)more info
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Tahrir Square Comes to CannesThe Egyptian filmmaker Yousry Nasrallah hopes to win the Palme d'Or withmore info
Political faultlines abound as Egypt returns to Tahrir SquareThousands of protesters from across the political divide took to Tahrir Square today. Ostensibly united for a common goal, the competing camps of protesters revealed deepening divisions amid Egypt's ever-more turbulent transition.more info
CANNES REVIEW: 'After the Battle' Brings an Activist Romance to Tahrir SquareNow that a number of documentaries have dealt with the 2011 Egyptian uprising at Cairo's Tahrir Square -- most prominently, the scrappy "1/2 Revolution" and broadly focused "Tahrir" -- it comes as no surprise that the events have been applied to a fictional scenario, and by no less than a prominent Egyptian filmmaker, Yousry Nasrallah ("Gate of Sun"). Ably using the turmoil at Tahrir as his ...more info
In Egypt's vote, revolutionaries lack a candidateA black smoke covered Cairo's Tahrir Square. Around a dozen protesters who had been holding a weekslong sit-in demanding an end to military rule had come to the conclusion their gathering was useless. So over the weekend, they splashed gas on their tents and banners, burned them to ashes and left.more info
PLAN TO TURN DATARAN MERDEKA INTO TAHRIR SQUARE - AHMADBATU PAHAT, May 5 (Bernama) - Organiser of the April 28 rally in KualaLumpur did not intend to assemble in peace as they wanted to turn DataranMerdeka into Tahrir Square in Egypt via rioting.Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister''s Department Datuk Ahmad Maslan saidit was ridiculous for the opposition backed rally organiser for equating DataranMerdeka to Tahrir Square."They (rally organiser and ...more info
Thousands of protesters rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square, but messages competeCAIRO ? Tens of thousands of Egyptians flocked Friday to Cairo?s Tahrir Square, the spot where they overthrew autocrat Hosni Mubarak last year and a symbol of the strength that flows from unity. But this time, the square served as a stage for the discord generated by the country?s troubled transition to democracy. Read full article >>more info
Egypt crowds fill Tahrir SquareTens of thousands of protesters cram into Cairo's Tahrir Square to demonstrate against continuing military rule in Egypt.more info
Egyptian protesters flock to Tahrir Square to demonstrate against military ruleTens of thousands demand power be handed over to civilians and that ex-regime members be banned from running in upcoming electionsmore info
With no strong candidate, Egypt's presidential elections expose revolutionaries' disarrayA black smoke covered Cairo's Tahrir Square.more info
Egypt: Thousands Flood Tahrir Square To Protest Military RuleOn Friday, Cairo's Tahrir Square looked much the same as it did 15 months ago as tens of thousands of protestors gathered to call for the country's rulers to step down.more info
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