But as he got older and considered becoming a journalist , he yearned to know more about his family 's background and more about Egypt . One year ago January 1 , protesters began gathering in Tahrir Square . Egyptian - American activist said that many protests over years led to violence . Ashraf Khalil : Many in Egypt say current violence is ` ` victory in itself ''
One year ago January 1 , protesters began gathering in Tahrir Square . Egyptian - American activist said that many protests over years led to violence . Ashraf Khalil : Many in Egypt say current violence is ` ` victory in itself ''