2012-01-25 12:00:07

Egypt's revolution: one year on


Tahir Square in central Cairo was the backdrop for the start of Egypt’s revolution exactly one year ago that toppled Hosni Mubarek’s 30 year rule but what has changed since then? The military rulers who replaced Mubarek have pledged to step aside by mid-year and hand over power to elected civilians. But has Egypt’s revolution stalled or failed to materialise as many Egyptian activists claim? And what about the plight of its minority Coptic Christian population which has been the target of a series of attacks by Islamic extremists since the Mubarak regime was toppled? Susy Hodges spoke to Maurice Meunier, an Egyptian Coptic Christian who is a leading member of an opposition group calling for democratic change.

Asked about the current mood of the Egyptian people, Meunier says "most (Egyptian) people are fearful" and in particular "Christians are extremely worried about their future." He believes the nation's revolution "has not materialised" and says "there is "huge frustration" on the streets on this first anniversary.

Listen to the full interview by Susy Hodges with Maurice Meunier, an Egyptian Coptic activist: RealAudioMP3







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