Military sides with protesters as Mubarak steps down.
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Egypt locked in standoff
Anti-government protesters demand Mubarak’s immediate departure, but he refuses to go.
LIVE HIT: Egypt’s Media Clampdown
In Egypt, the authorities have been cracking down on independent media in the wake of massive protests in Cairo. Live hit on skype originally aired on February 3, 2011 on GlobalPost.
Opposing Protesters Clash in the Streets of Cairo
Armed Mubarak supporters clash with protesters as Egypt army calls for end to demonstrations.
Protesters clash in Cairo’s central square
Army calls for end to protests as violence erupts.
BEEPER: People Power Swarms Tahrir Square
Beeper outside Tahrir during a ‘Million Man March’ in Cairo, Egypt. Originally aired on February 1, 2011 on Global Post.
Mubarak Will Not Stand in September Elections
Mubarak says he will not stand in September elections after as Egyptians flood Tahrir Square.
Egyptians Gather for “March of a Million”
Army says it won’t fire on peaceful protesters.
Mubarak Picks New Cabinet as Protests Continue
Opposition calls for million man march as government tries to reassert authority.
Military Prevents Confrontation between Protesters and Police in Cairo
Around 9am Saturday January 29, 2011, Egyptian police attempted to clear a street leading to Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Police fired shotguns into the air to announce their presence, following a night of massive civil unrest in Cairo. A group of protesters moved towards them from Tahrir Square. Three Egyptian military armored vehicles moved in to … Read More
How Tunisia’s Uprising Inspired a Region
Throughout the streets of Tunisia’s capital, thousands are now reveling in what was once impossible – the ability to speak openly without the streat of jail. Originally published by Global Post on January 25, 2011.
Tunisians bask in new freedoms
Tunisians continue to take to the streets, pushing for the prime minister to step down.