# Cairo · 27 May 2011 > Photos and videos from Cairo on 27 May 2011. ## Facts - **What:** Cairo · 27 May 2011 (News story) - **Where:** [Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/location/cairo) - **When:** 2011-05-27 – 2011-05-28 - **Media:** 37 photos, 0 videos, 0 rushes - **Credit:** © apaimages / Ahmed Asad - **Licensing:** Editorial licenses on request: https://apa.atyaf.co/pricing (sales@apa.atyaf.co). Previews are watermarked. - **Canonical URL:** https://apa.atyaf.co/story/cairo-2011-05-27 - **Last updated:** 2026-10-20T21:06:06+00:00 - **Arabic version:** https://apa.atyaf.co/ar/story/cairo-2011-05-27 ## Media in this story - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011460) — APA-PH-2011-011460 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011461) — APA-PH-2011-011461 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011462) — APA-PH-2011-011462 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011463) — APA-PH-2011-011463 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011464) — APA-PH-2011-011464 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011465) — APA-PH-2011-011465 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011466) — APA-PH-2011-011466 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011467) — APA-PH-2011-011467 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011468) — APA-PH-2011-011468 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011469) — APA-PH-2011-011469 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011470) — APA-PH-2011-011470 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011471) — APA-PH-2011-011471 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011472) — APA-PH-2011-011472 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011473) — APA-PH-2011-011473 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester attends the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011474) — APA-PH-2011-011474 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011475) — APA-PH-2011-011475 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011476) — APA-PH-2011-011476 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011477) — APA-PH-2011-011477 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011478) — APA-PH-2011-011478 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011479) — APA-PH-2011-011479 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011480) — APA-PH-2011-011480 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters attend the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011481) — APA-PH-2011-011481 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011482) — APA-PH-2011-011482 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011483) — APA-PH-2011-011483 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011484) — APA-PH-2011-011484 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011485) — APA-PH-2011-011485 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011486) — APA-PH-2011-011486 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian protester takes part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian Christian protester hugs a Muslim protester during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011487) — APA-PH-2011-011487 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian Christian protester hugs a Muslim protester during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011488) — APA-PH-2011-011488 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011489) — APA-PH-2011-011489 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian Christian protester hugs a Muslim protester during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011490) — APA-PH-2011-011490 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian Christian protester hugs a Muslim protester during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [An Egyptian Christian protester hugs a Muslim protester during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011491) — APA-PH-2011-011491 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad An Egyptian Christian protester hugs a Muslim protester during a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011492) — APA-PH-2011-011492 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011493) — APA-PH-2011-011493 · photo · 2011-05-27 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptian protesters take part in a protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt Friday, May 27, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a 'second revolution,' striking a harsh tone against Egypt's military rulers, and saying 'Egyptians' revolution is not over.' Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptians protest in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on May 27, 2011](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011526) — APA-PH-2011-011526 · photo · 2011-05-28 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptians protest in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on May 27, 2011 against the ruling military council's handling of the post-revolt phase. Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptians protest in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on May 27, 2011](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011527) — APA-PH-2011-011527 · photo · 2011-05-28 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptians protest in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on May 27, 2011 against the ruling military council's handling of the post-revolt phase. Photo by Ahmed Asad - [Egyptians protest in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on May 27, 2011](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2011-011528) — APA-PH-2011-011528 · photo · 2011-05-28 · Cairo, Egypt · © APA Images / Ahmed Asad Egyptians protest in Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square on May 27, 2011 against the ruling military council's handling of the post-revolt phase. Photo by Ahmed Asad