Dramatic video as thousands clash with Egypt riot police in Cairo

Dramatic video as thousands clash with Egypt riot police in Cairo RT

Uploaded on Jan 28, 2011

The Egyptian capital Cairo was the scene of violent chaos on Friday, when tens of thousands of anti-government protesters stoned and confronted police, who fired back with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons. It was a major escalation in what was already the biggest challenge to authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year-rule. They are demanding Mubarak's ouster and venting their rage at years of government neglect of rampant poverty, unemployment and rising food prices.
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