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A new dawn for Egypt as President Mubarak concedes power
Fireworks and street celebrations as Hosni Mubarak steps down as president of Egypt after 30 years of rule
Cairo erupted with joyful dancing, singing and cries of triumph as Mubarak’s 30-year rule came to an end following more than two weeks of mass protests (Getty Images)
“We have brought down the regime, we have brought down the regime,” chanted the hundreds of thousands packed into Cairo’s Tahrir Square (Getty Images)
They cried, embraced and ululated when the news reached them through a public address system (Getty Images)
Fireworks burst over Tahrir Square as Egyptians wept in joy and disbelief at a day some never thought would come (Getty Images)
Egyptians celebrate in Tahrir Square upon hearing the news of the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (Getty Images)
Egyptians from all walks of life, Muslims and Christians, liberals and Islamists, poured into central Cairo to join a street party that ran late into the night (Getty Images)
Cars choked the streets, honking in celebration and flying the Egyptian flag (Getty Images)
The two weeks of protests have united the many Egyptians who have long harboured deep grievances against Mubarak (Getty Images)
Many said they finally saw hope of a better future in a country which they feel has lost its place as the political, cultural and economic heart of the Arab world (Getty Images)
The square, which takes its name from the Arabic word for “Liberation”, turned into a sea of red, white and black Egyptian flags (Getty Images)
Protesters shook hands with soldiers who had been stationed there and some jumped up on to their tanks (Getty Images)
The danger seemingly passed, Egyptian parents take their children out to witness a historical celebration (Getty Images)
Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate in front of soldiers at Cairo’s Tahrir Square (Getty Images)
Egyptian parents take their children out to witness a historical celebration following the news of the resignation of Hosni Mubarak (Getty Images)
Egyptian soldiers help children climb up on a tank to have their pictures taken at Tahrir Square (Getty Images)
Egyptians celebrate at Tahrir Square in Cairo late on February 11, 2011 (Getty Images)
A young reveler stands in front of graffiti in Tahrir Square during a celebration over President Hosni Mubarak stepping down (Getty Images)
Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate at Cairo’s Tahrir Square after president Hosni Mubarak stepped down (Getty Images)
An Egyptian girl waves her national flag on an M-60 tank as anti-government protesters celebrate in Cairo’s Tahrir Square (Getty Images)
An Egyptian anti-government protester hugs a soldier as he celebrates at Cairo’s Tahrir Square (Getty Images)
