Cairo's Tahrir Square on February 12, 2011 - pics

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Cairo's Tahrir Square on February 12, 2011 - pics

Egyptian protesters set a station for lost property and found wallets, some say they confiscated the wallets from pickpockets, at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting President Hosni Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in a central Cairo square until they hear "clear assurances" that the military will meet their demands.

Egyptian volunteers form a human chain to direct visitors at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting President Hosni Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in a central Cairo square until they hear "clear assurances" that the military will meet their demands.

An anti-government protester carries his belongings and makes his way out of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

Egyptian volunteers bring in cleaning supplies to help clean up Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting former President Hosni Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in Tahrir Square until they hear "clear assurances" that the military will meet their demands for democracy.

CAIRO, EGYPT - FEBRUARY 12: Volunteers begin to clean up Tahrir Square on February 12, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. While many protesters left the square to return home, others vowed to stay until the new military rulers give them all their demands, following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.

A man sweeps the ground at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

People clean Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

A man sweeps in front of an army tank at Tahrir square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

CAIRO, EGYPT - FEBRUARY 12: Protesters clean up Tahrir Square a day after the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak on February 12, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. While many protesters left the square to return home, others vowed to stay until the new military rulers give them all their demands, in addition to Mubarak's resignation.

People clear the ground at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

Egyptian volunteers start laying back some of the numerous paving stones that were used during clashes on the street outside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting former President Hosni Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in Tahrir Square until they hear "clear assurances" that the military will meet their demands for democracy.

Egyptian women cleaning up garbage and rocks from the street hug a friend they encountered, in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting former President Hosni Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in Tahrir Square until they hear "clear assurances" that the military will meet their demands.

A woman in a wheelchair paints the ground at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new era on Saturday after Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in power came to an end, determined to ensure the army delivers civilian rule and prepared to use people power again if necessary.

An army officer writes a phrase supporting the change in Egypt on a man's shirt at Tahrir square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

A baby holds an Egyptian flag at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new era on Saturday after Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in power came to an end, determined to ensure the army delivers civilian rule and prepared to use people power again if necessary.

Children pose for photographs in front of the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new era on Saturday after Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in power came to an end, determined to ensure the army delivers civilian rule and prepared to use people power again if necessary.

An Egyptian man carries a placard reading "Today my real birthday. I'm free. Egyptian protesters were jubilant Saturday over their success in ousting former President Hosni Mubarak, but many vowed to stay camped in Tahrir Square until they hear "clear assurances" that the military will meet their demands for democracy.

A woman celebrates in front of a tank near Tahrir Square in Cairo February 12, 2011. Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after 30 years of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, full of hope after achieving almost unthinkable change, with the army in charge and an uncertain future ahead.

An Egyptian anti-government protester offers a flower to a soldier guarding Cairo's Tahrir square on February 12, 2011, a day after President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.

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