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Exclusive Photos: Drama on Tahrir Square

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Scenes from the uprising in Egypt from TIME photographer Yuri Kozyrev

Celebration

Anti-government protesters rejoice after Vice President Omar Suleiman's announcement of Hosni Mubarak's resignation on the 18th night of protests.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

In the Middle

Anti-Mubarak protesters rally near Tahrir Square.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

On the Square

Protesters pray at a rally in Cairo.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Head Cover

A protester wears make-shift protection near Tahrir Square.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

From the Throng

Tens of thousands packed central Cairo, Friday, waving flags and singing the national anthem, seeking the ouster President Hosni Mubarak.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Covered

Anti-government protesters sit under a plastic tarp in Tahrir Square.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Offering

Protesters say evening prayers.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

On the Square

Demonstrators calling for the end of the Mubarak regime lift a demonstrator during a march on the square, February 1, 2011.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

National Flag

Women on the square chant slogans against Mubarak.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Strategy

Anti-Mubarak protesters lift an Egyptian soldier in the air during a march on February 2. In a bid to win the army over to their side, protest leaders urged people to "hug a soldier".Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Stones

An anti-Mubarak protester carries a tray of rocks as others pray. On February 2, the anti-Mubarak demonstrators were confronted by groups of men supporting the president.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Massive Crowd

Huge numbers of Egyptians gather with joy at Tahrir Square on this momentous occasion.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Barricade

The Egyptian military separates anti-Mubarak protesters and those supporting him before violent clashes on February 3.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

On the Street

The two groups confront each other near a flyover.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Sticks and Stones

Anti-Mubarak protesters throw rocks.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Improvised

An anti-Mubarak protester protects himself with a makeshift shield.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Injured

Men carry an anti-government protester from the scene.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Protection

A plastic crate serves as makeshift helmet.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Wounded

An anti-Mubarak protester injured in the clashes leaves the square.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Street Fight

A Mubarak supporter is surrounded by anti-government protesters.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Blows

Photographer Kozyrev observed that while some anti-regime demonstrators attacked this Mubarak supporter, others tried to protect him.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Bandaged

A wounded protester rests, February 3.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Blaze of Glory

For now, Egypt is temporarily under military control as world leaders call for a swift transition to civilian rule.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Anticipation

Demonstrators fill Tahrir Square hours before Mubarak's departure was announced.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Outrage

The protesters on Tahrir Square shout as Mubarak makes his February 10 television address. It had been rumored that the President would announce his resignation in the speech, but he instead struck a note of defiance.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Show of Contempt

The protesters show the soles of their shoes, a sign of disrespect in Arabic culture, after Mubarak failed to resign in his speech.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

Letdown

The speech left many on the square bitterly disappointed.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

The Fallen

Anti-government protesters hold a candlelight vigil for those killed during the uprising in Tahrir Square Febraury 9.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

On Shoulders

On February 5, 2011, the protesters rallied to once again press for Mubarak's resignation.Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

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