egypt as a success story. but the fall of the mubarak regime and celebrations thatle foll that followed came with a price. we are getting reports of all e alleged abuse and torture after mubarak was gone. reporter: a young egyptian singing a rebel song. reporter: in tahrir square, the epicenter of egypt s revolution, he raised his voice in protest during 18 historic days and nights which brought down a despot and left egyptians full of hope. you can sing anything you want without being afraid. reporter: look what happened to him nearly a month later. beaten, battered and scarred after soldiers detained him. translator: the torture took