20.11.11

Photo diary of the last few days of protests.

*NOW UPDATED WITH PHOTOS FROM MONDAY 21ST NOV*

Friday November 18th: Protesters march up Kasr el Aini after Friday morning prayers to join those gathered in Tahrir Square.




Friday November 18th: 2pm and momentum is starting to gather.

Friday November 18th: Protesters wearing Syrian flags to show solidarity with those protesting Bashar al-Assad's regime. 
Friday November 18th: Posters demanding the release of blogger and activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah who has been in jail since late October for allegedly using violence against security forces during the protests outside the Maspero building on October 9th.

Friday November 18th



Friday November 18th
Friday November 18th
Friday November 18th: No protest would be complete without souvenir sellers. 

Saturday November 19th: Order breaks down early Saturday evening.
Sunday November 20th: Protester holding poster with Mubarak's head super-imposed on a picture of SCAF.

Sunday November 20th: Protesters in Mohammed Mahmoud Street washing tear-gas from their faces.

Sunday November 20th: Young protesters running from tear-gas.

Sunday November 20th: Aftermath of clashes

Sunday November 20th: Protesters observing clashes on Mohammed Mahmoud Street.

Sunday November 20th: Starting a fire to halt security forces advance.

Sunday November 20th
Sunday November 20th: Young boy taking a rest after a morning of battling security forces.

Monday November 21st: Front line of the battle on Mohammed Mahmoud Street. Line of riot police can be seen in the distance.


Monday November 21st: Protesters on Mohammed Mahmoud Street wearing masks and inhaling tissues soaked in vinegar to counteract the tear gas. 

Monday November 21st
Monday November 21st: Rubble covering Youssef el Gendy Street after street battles.
All photos are copyright © Lucy Emmerson and may not be reproduced without permission.

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