Egypt, Day 19: Revolution and celebration

Egyptians continue their revelry a day after pro-democracy demonstrations ended the reign of President Hosni Mubarak.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptians celebrate for the second night in Cairo's Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the 18-day popular revolt that drove President Hosni Mubarak from power after a reign of nearly 30 years.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Many of Egypt's revolutionaries vowed to continue their peaceful occupation of Tahrir Square, saying their demands for democracy and accountability were still unmet.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Demonstrators stand atop sacks of garbage collected in Tahrir Square. Small groups of volunteers, armed with brooms and dustpans, fanned out across the plaza.

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Feb. 12, 2011

An Egyptian reads a newspaper in Tahrir Square after spending the night there. The headline on the newspaper: "Finally he is out."

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptians gather around graffiti in Tahrir Square reading "January 25, Egypt's greatest and noblest day, Martyrs Square."

Khalil Hamra / Associated Press

Feb. 12, 2011

People stand on a bridge overlooking the Nile as many walk the streets with Egyptian flags. Smaller but still vibrant crowds gathered in Cairo to take stock of their success at ousting Mubarak and to contemplate what might come next.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptians lay flowers and petals at a memorial set up in Tahrir Square for those killed since the protests began.

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Feb. 12, 2011

An Egyptian boy dressed as an army soldier sits on his father's shoulders as people celebrate near Tahrir Square. In its fourth public statement in three days, the Supreme Military Council repeated its promise to oversee a transition to a "democratic and free" Egypt run by civilians.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Traffic clogs the streets of downtown Cairo. A day earlier, motorists had stopped their vehicles and exchanged hugs and kisses as they learned of Mubarak's resignation.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptian army soldiers remained in Tahrir Square. Some protesters refused to leave until their demands for more concrete steps toward democracy were met.

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Feb. 12, 2011

A volunteer fans away dust as she cleans up garbage and rocks from the street outside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square. The revolutionaries' Sanitation Coordination Committee organized cleanup efforts.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Thousands of Egyptians were still singing and waving flags as dawn broke Saturday, the day after Mubarak resigned.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Army soldiers clear a path as Egyptian Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi drives through Tahrir Square. Tantawi is head of the military council now governing Egypt.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptians dance and wave national flags in Tahrir Square in Cairo. President Hosni Mubarak, who until the end seemed unable to grasp the depth of resentment over his rule, resigned Friday and handed power to the military.

Khalil Hamra / Associated Press

Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptians pray next to tanks and armored personnel carriers outside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in Tahrir Square until their demands for democracy are met.

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Feb. 12, 2011

An Egyptian soldier kisses a child in Tahrir Square.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Volunteers clean one of the iconic lion statues at the Qasr el-Nil bridge leading to Tahrir Square. The day after Mubarak resigned, Cairo burst with civic pride, with volunteers cleaning and painting Tahrir Square, now synonymous with the revolution that toppled 30 years of authoritarian rule.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Roses lie on a list displayed in Tahrir Square of Egyptians killed since the anti-Mubarak revolt.

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Feb. 12, 2011

A demonstrator sits between newly painted stripes on the pavement near Tahrir Square.

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Feb. 12, 2011

An Egyptian soldier holds a baby on top of his tank as he poses for photographs in Tahrir Square. The military, now in charge of the country, has vowed to transition to a democracy.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptian volunteers clean Cairo's Tahrir Square. Upholding an image or orderliness and civic pride was paramount for many demonstrators.

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Feb. 12, 2011

A demonstrator smiles as she gives sweets to Egyptian soldiers as they sit on top of their tank in Tahrir Square.

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Feb. 12, 2011

Egyptians pose for photos atop an Egyptian army vehicle in Tahrir Square. Many protesters said they believe in the military's ability to bring about the democratic changes they have sought, although others have vowed to remain until more concrete steps have been taken.

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