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Story May 27, 2011

Egypt: This Revolution Is Being Televised

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Few thought Tunisia's December 2010 uprising would so quickly spark revolts in the surrounding...

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While former President Hosni Mubarak has resigned, a military council continues to rule Egypt. Some citizens express confidence in the interim government and its promises of free elections starting in September. But activists from Tahrir Square say the military continues to arbitrarily arrest and abuse demonstrators, and hasn't dealt with the country's many economic problems. Foreign correspondent Reese Erlich talked with the Tahrir Square activists during a recent 100,000 person demonstration.

Videographer/Editor: Simon Hanna

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