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Five months after former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was toppled by a popular uprising, protesters take to the streets again in one of the biggest days of demonstrations since February. Demonstrators have vowed to take part in a sit-in until the demands of the revolution have been met.
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Via Scoop.it – Rights & LibertiesFive months after former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was toppled by a popular uprising, protesters take to the streets again in one of the biggest days of demonstrations since February. 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