Huge Crowds Celebrating Egypt's Revolution: Join the Live Chat
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President Hosni Mubarak resigns in Egypt and Cairo's Liberation Square is still full of people. Some have been there from the beginning. Others came today to celebrate. Still others stopping by even now, just for a taste of the place that birthed a revolution. We'll have the latest developments and tonight's other headlines.
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Don't forget the large, but subtle role spiritual faith had to do with the success of this revolution, as it did with the courage of Martin Luther King, Ghandi, etc.
Mabrook Egypt!
Thank you Anderson for your coverage of the youth revolution in Egypt!
I am Egyptian. This is the happiest day of my life. To all CNN team especially Anderson, Dr. Fouad and Ben, you stood by the Egyptian ppl and I will never forget that. I am grateful to you all. Thank you!
It's time that we all make our travel plans to see the Pyramids. I know Americans will be safe in Egypt. What a peaceful loving people.
I hope we are welcome to go and see them.
One of the founders of the US said "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" Benjamin Franklin
I have faith in our Egyptian Youth leading this victory defeating fear and freeing Egypt. I have faith in them in well-arming the lamb (liberty) in contesting any vote that does not respect the people's wishes.
is it true that people in the democratic procession were educated with teachings of gandhi and martin luther king??
did wael promoted such info on the website to educate people??
i saw a clip on al jazeera that people translated teaching of martin luther in a rabic- and so the protest was peaceful...
I have been thinking all day how much I take my freedom and living in a democracy for granted most of the time. We complain about so many things and yes they are important but imagine what these Egyptians have been through for so many years and how much they wanted their freedom. They were willing to die for it. I hope we can remember those who did die but at the same time be grateful that there didn't need to be a terrible massacre. Congrats Egypt–you did it right!
What is the status of the internet in Egypt now? Surely the internet will play a large role in the formation and propogation of new political parties in Egypt in the near future.
i have great respect for you anderson great news show!
has any country recovered any stolen assets that are in Swiss Banks?
I highly doubt it. It's a neutral country.
My heart is full with love and pride for the People of Egypt; my head is full of Sting's "Brand New Day".
i still can't believe the energy of the protesters. starting 19 days and still going strong.
@Carolyn
Thank you so much. You're wonderful.
@Emily
The $ 70 billion may be a bit of an exaggeration. Switzerland has frozen all his accounts. He has real estate in the UK and the US, which no one will be able to touch. The property in Sharm el Sheikh will not be his if he flees the country, which he will probably do if people continue to call for bringing him to justice.
I hope now Ben, Ivan, Nic, and Arwa can get some time off and get some rest. They all deserve it.
What an historic day for Egypt!
I wish the Egyptian people well in their new government of people.
I wonder how Ben, Ivan, Fred, Arwa, and Nic felt to be in that crowd witnessing history unfolding before their eyes. They did a brilliant job and will always be a part of that moment.
Hellooo Maha and Ahmed!!!
Congrats both of you, I am proud of both you.... Anderson and I am happy for both of you!!! What a night for you! 🙂
Give Anderson Cooper honorary Egyptian Nationality..we love you Anderson 🙂 Thanks
Hi Anderson and everyone,
Great to hear Egypt is free!
@Maha,
It's good to see you here again.
Looks like you were apart of "majority", and that your "feelings" were correct! I'm very happy for you and all of Egypt; wishing yous all the best going forward.
Anderson are you goin back to Egypt? Ilove your coverge for the uprising in Egypt
@Maha
Congratu lations!! You did it peacefully – just as you vowed!
Thank you so much for so much information last night.
I am so glad for you and your brothers & sisters who have defeated Mubarek
I wish you all many blessings.
Yes... let us trust the Egyptian people... wonderful wise words, indeed!!
Egyptians are to be admired for their convictions and fortitude over the past 18 days as they demonstrated people power through peace and perseverance. Truly amazing and this should be a lesson to all, particularly young people, that regardless of the objectives, goals can be achieved without violence. Wael Goanim must the new super-hero.
I loved that clip with Wael Ghnoaim and his friends dancing! What a difference a day makes!
Anderson, Hala, Ben, Nic, Arwa, Ivan, and Fred,
Thank you very much for your excellent reporting covering events of this historical turning point in Egypt. For historical turning point like this, CNN is the network to turn to. Excellent job!
Sayed
Good morning Free Egypt! Good evening Anderson and bloggers. Great day.
and thank you, anderson and 360, for doing what you do best- staying when it matters, and doing your best through these past few weeks.
Congratulations to the Egyptian people for standing their ground and keeping the protests peaceful, showing that they are sick of the violence that the Mubarak regime brought.
Congratulations to the Egyptian people! The dawning of a new day brought freedom and now the future is yours.
Anderson,
Swiss banks can freeze any asset of any known dictator. I grew up in the Philippines, lived witnessed and experienced the People Power Revolution, that was in 1986. To this day, the filipinos have yet seen the money. We just had to move on and try to re-build our country.
Goodluck on the Egyptians..
Is it ironic, or blissfully as it should be, that today is the 21st anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela. Thank you Anderson and 360 team for bringing this victory to us in such a heartfelt and stirring manner. You make us all proud to be Americans who celebrate peace and freedom with the Egyptians.
THANK YOU CNN! THANK YOU ANDERSON!
you guys were an integral part of this magical day...you guys kept their feet to the fire and didnt let up! congratulations! long live liberty...long live egypt!
I was wondering...what's going to happen to Mubarak, and his properties at Sharm el-Sheikh? I think I heard the figure of $70 Billion stolen from the People over a Thirty year period. Is Mubarak going to be held accountable for that?
The world is so proud of all peace loving Egyptians, I am so proud also... God Bless You All!!
i pray that they get their money back... had he stayed longer he would have taken it all...
and i believe they will hold up the peace treaty with egypt..
they really want tourist, a lot of christians visits there..
We're so proud of job Anderson Cooper did and his involvement in reporting the story from Cairo. He is truly one of today's heros in the field of journalism. He made all the world sit up and pay attention. Well done, Anderson!
Egypt you did your people and the rest of the world proud. Today we the whole world cried tears of joy.
Good evening Anderson , I knew it deep in my heart that this is gonna happen cuase I really had faith in Egyption people and they didn't give up ; they are truly strong people. Congratualtions' Egypt is back !
@ Ahmed, I am so happy for you!So many peopls all over the world are happy for the people in Egypt. Hope you will get elections soon!
Hi Anderson! Hello Everyone!
@ Maha – your Faith inspires all of us!!
human dignity is a concept powers don't seem to be able to grasp.
all things are possible when you stick together and speak with one voice
Dear Anderson, Great job! You and your colleagues at CNN have done a great job! Thanks to all of you. My question to you now is, which country should we help liberate next? 🙂
Anderson Cooper and the entire CNN team were just as Egyptian as the rest of us throughout this revolution. The risked life and limb going out there day after day and reporting the truth to us and became our voices when the regime cut us off from the rest of the world. Our respect and gratitude are beyond any possible measure.
sound like a military coup de etat to me... as I've said last night the military will assist Mubarak in leaving the palace. No other choice to get things to move forward.
Now that the military has a hold of the government, I hope that the transition of power will go smoothly and that the next President will help Egypt be one of the strongest countries known in his history..
So good to see Ben Wedeman holding up that newspaper! (with a smile!)
Free press!
Can't imagine not having that.
WOW!
Anderson, 360°Team, Crews in Egypt, Ben, Ivan, Nic, and the rest should be very proud of their coverage since this uprising started. Keeping the media's eye there...