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Tahrir Square marks revolution anniversary

2012-01-25 28 Dailymotion

Egyptians head to Cairo's Tahrir Square on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak.<br/> Many here are seeking a new wave of demonstrations - this time in protest at the military rulers' perceived foot-dragging when it comes to handing over power to a civilian government.<br/> One year on since the uprising began, division between Egyptians have emerged over the pace of democratic change.<br/> Many activists plan marches to the Square to demand an immediate handover of power.<br/> But well-organized Islamist parties who dominated parliamentary elections oppose continued protests, and urge patience.<br/> Headed by Field Marshall Tantawi, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has said it will cede power to an elected president by the end of June.<br/> But pro-democracy activists say a surge in military trials and the repeated use of violence against demonstrators are clear signs of an autocratic system with a striking resemblance to Mubarak's regime.<br/> Travis Brecher, Reuters

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