EGYPT: Cairo erupts as Egyptian protesters demand Mubarak resign

A few days ago, I had a discussion with an Egyptian friend of mine. We talked about Egypt and the old-age-clinging syndrome of the Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, who has been on the thrown for almost three decades; a period longer than any ancient Egyptian Pharaoh ever ruled. 

When I told my friend that the Egyptians will sooner shake off the regime's yoke specially under the circumstance of the turmoil occurring in the Middle east Area now, he did not believe me.

Well, he is in Egypt now,; definitely staying at home being unable to go down town because of the demonstrations,. And I hope He is thinking of me.

Izal-Sha'bu Yaouman Aradal-Hayata, Flabudan-Yastagibal-Kadar.

Walabudda Lil-layli and Yangali, @Wal-Budda Lil-Kaydi An Yan-Kasser.

If one day the nation will to live a (decent) life, the Destny will have to obey

And the night will die, and the ties break.

Tunician Poet, Abul-Kassim Al-Shabi.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Egypt Tuesday, facing down a massive police presence to demand the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak in protests inspired by Tunisia's popular uprising.

Gamal Mubarak, son of President Hosni Mubarak, had fled the country along with his family, according to the Adnkronos International news service.


Very Brave young people

Demonstrators calling for economic and political reforms broke through police barriers and began marching in Cairo's streets.

Protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court in downtown Cairo and held large signs that read "Tunisia is the solution" amid massive police deployment, an AFP correspondent said.

Chanting "Down with Mubarak" -- in reference to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak who has been in power for three decades -- they broke through several police cordons and began marching towards Tahrir Square, in scenes seldom witnessed in Egypt.

Chaser's become the chased; chasing the Egyptian riot police

Others shouted "Tunisia is not better than Egypt" as the crowds began to swell.

A security official told AFP that at least 20,000 to 30,000 police had been mobilized in the center of the capital alone, and that the area housing the interior ministry had been sealed off.

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Long Live Egypt