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Tens of Thousands Protest in Cairo

Demonstrators criticize military government.

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Tens of thousands of Egyptians flooded Tahrir Square in Cairo, criticizing the military government's refusal to hand over power. The day of protest was initially called by liberal groups angered by a recent set of declarations that granted the military a long-term role in the government. Many of those groups decided to stay away once it became clear the Muslim Brotherhood would dominate the rally. In an attempt to appease the protesters, the military said its declarations would not be binding, but the protesters rejected the concession.

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