Series: Eyewitness to revolution

Egypt's revolt against dictatorship has electrified and inspired people around the world. Ahmed Shawki provided an on-the-ground account of the "days of rage" in Egypt as they unfolded.
  • An eyewitness to Tuesday's mass demonstrations explains what the largest day of protest yet will mean for the uprising against Egypt's dictator. February 2, 2011

  • Forces loyal to Hosni Mubarak counter-attacked in a highly coordinated attempt to intimidate the mass movement against the dictatorship. February 3, 2011

  • A witness to Friday's massive demonstration in Cairo says that the huge protests represent a new stage in the uprising against Egypt's dictator Hosni Mubarak. February 4, 2011

  • Protests and political discussions continued in Tahrir Square as the regime tried to find support for a deal that would keep Hosni Mubarak in power. February 7, 2011

  • The questions that have been raised as the struggle has spread and deepened in Egypt are the kind that emerge in every revolution. February 11, 2011