A year after Egyptians first took to the streets to demand the ouster of their longtime ruler, Hosni Mubarak, they took to Cairo's main square again to celebrate and, in some cases, to protest how slowly change is progressing.
Egypt is being temporarily ruled by members of the military while parliamentary and eventually presidential elections take place. However, many Egyptians feel it's time for the people's elected leaders to take over.
A trial is still ongoing for Mubarak for his role in the killing of more than 800 protesters last year. Some demonstrators say there can be no progress in Egypt without justice for past wrongs.
Quotes
"I came to celebrate what has been fulfilled from the goals of the revolution. I came to celebrate the downfall of Mubarak and his corrupted people around him. I came to celebrate freedom." - Mohamed Gamal al Din, Egypt
"We want the revenge for the people who died a year ago. And we still didn't get justice or anything. Slow justice is unfair. And the people who died needs the revenge." - Omnia Shaker, Egypt
Warm Up Questions
1. What part of the world is Egypt in?
2. What do you know about what happened in Egypt in 2011?
3. Why do people protest?
Discussion Questions
1. Why do you think some Egyptians are still unhappy with the way things are going, even though they ousted their leader and have been holding elections?
2. Do you think convicting and punishing former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak for the deaths of protesters will help the national mood in Egypt and lead to a better future? Why or why not?
3. If you were Egyptian, do you think you would take to the streets in celebration or in protest a year after the revolution? Why?
Additional Resources
On Revolution's Anniversary, Egyptians Protesting 'Like Never Before'
