Tahrir Square: A People’s Parliament

The Takeaway

“We believe in democracy,” says one protester standing in Tahrir Square. The crowd has hit more than a hundred thousand and has been jubiliant. Voices have come together to talk about change peacefully. The BBC’s John Sudworth has been reporting from the Square.

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