Egypt spirals into political uncertainty

Many Egyptians fear the revolution has been subverted, and that fundamental change is slipping away.

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The toppling of Egypt's president in January triggered a string of uprisings. The BBC's George Alagiah has been gauging the mood in Cairo's famous Tahrir Square.

The Egypt uprsings have affected the economy. Prices are soaring and the minimum wage is not keeping pace.

And many fear the revolution has been subverted, that fundamental change is slipping away.


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