Briefing | The upheaval in Egypt

An end or a beginning?

As Hosni Mubarak fights back, where Egypt’s revolt will go, and how far it will spread, are still unanswered questions

Citizens find a voice
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Citizens find a voice

This article appeared in the Briefing section of the print edition under the headline "An end or a beginning?"

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