Thousands Protest Military Rule in Tahrir Square

The Takeaway

A day after Egypt’s civilian cabinet submitted its resignation to the transitional ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces, thousands of Egyptians protested on in Tahrir Square Tuesday. In the largest demonstrations since the uprising that put down former President Hosni Mubarak, the protests, now in their fourth day, has brought a violent crackdown from Egypt’s military rulers. BBC correspondent  Wyre Davies  is in Tahrir Square and reports on the latest.

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