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Bipolar Tahrir

This is an incredibly moving first-hand experience of what is currently going on in Tahrir. These lines have been written by a dear friend of mine, Alexandre Goudineau, who is successfully making his way as one promising journalist and writes for former Egypt Independent/ Mada Masr . It´s thanks to account like this that we outsiders get a glimpse of what Egyptians are going through. Thanks again, maestro! "I had a very strange day yesterday and I felt necessary to write a piece on it. Dedicated to all those who stand for their ideals, who risk their life to save their country. Anti-harassment groups are the only organizations working on the ground and trying to preserve the dignity and the security of the demonstrators. Join them, help them if you can. I had decided not to go to Tahrir today. I do... not have to cover the event and I believe foreigners' presence in such event can potentially do more harm than good. Following the news through the Internet, ever...