Egypt

Egyptian activists hail Tunisia uprising

Around 50 protesters gathered in front of the Tunisian Embassy in the Zamalek neighborhood of Cairo to celebrate the Tunisian president's escape and call for a similar change in Egypt. 

Demonstrators included members of Kefaya, a loose coalition of opposition figures. Chants included "you are next", referring to President Hosni Mubarak.

Security was heavily present in the district and around the embassy. 

Tunisians residing in Cairo also joined the protest and were congratulating each other after Zine al-Abedine Ben Ali, in power since 1987, fled the country.

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