Celebratory day for Egypt

Egyptians are remaining in Cairo’s Tahrir Square following a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of the uprising. This uprising lead to President Hosni Mubarak’s departure. The BBC has reported that some protesters plan to stay until Friday, the date of the next rally. 

Citizens are divided about this important day. Some are demanding a quick handover of power from the interim military authorities. While others are asking for patience and are celebrating the success of Islamist parties following Mubarak’s downfall.

Others rallies are said to have taken place in Suez, parts of the Nile delta and in the Sinai peninsula.

Mubarak denies the charges against him regarding the killing of demonstrators during the uprising. Hosni Mubarak fled the capital after three weeks of protests.