The battle for Tahrir Square

Hundreds of thousands pour into the square for the largest anti-government protest to date.

  • Tuesday, February 1: Hundreds of thousands pour into the square for the largest anti-government protest to date. (Courtesy New York Times)
    Tuesday, February 1: Hundreds of thousands pour into the square for the largest anti-government protest to date. (Courtesy New York Times)
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  • Wednesday, February 2: Anti-government protesters clash with supporters of President Hosni Mubarak near the Egyptian Museum. (Courtesy New York Times)
    Wednesday, February 2: Anti-government protesters clash with supporters of President Hosni Mubarak near the Egyptian Museum. (Courtesy New York Times)
  • Thursday, February 3: Clashes continue between pro- and anti-government demonstrators while the army tries to separate the groups. (Courtesy New York Times)
    Thursday, February 3: Clashes continue between pro- and anti-government demonstrators while the army tries to separate the groups. (Courtesy New York Times)
  • Friday, February 4: Hundreds of thousands of people pour into the square on a relatively peaceful day. (Courtesy New York Times)
    Friday, February 4: Hundreds of thousands of people pour into the square on a relatively peaceful day. (Courtesy New York Times)
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