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December 2, 2011

Back to Tahrir Square

Robert Fisk, The Independent

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When they massed to call for the fall of Mubarak, Egypt's protesters were filled with hope. Now they are disillusioned with the army they trusted - but just as angry as ever.

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TAGGED: Arab Spring, Tahrir Square, Egypt

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