As night falls, Cairo holds its breath waiting for the army’s decision. Tonight, it is a military coup for Egypt. Celebration in Tahrir Square lights up the night with fireworks, car horns blare in salutation of Morsi’s ousted government. Below the now iconic photo of the Egyptian army’s stance: there will be no democracy under any banner. 

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