EGYPT: MUbarak must go now

 

CARIO, Egypt (KTIV) - 

We've seen more protests in Egypt Thursday, after a day of 

deadly clashes Thursday.

Egypt has apologized for the pro-government supporters that charged into the crowd of anti-government protestors. President Obama spoke about the situation Thursday morning.

As new pictures of increased violence come in from Cairo by the hour, President Obama spoke about it at the national prayer breakfast Thursday morning. "We pray that the violence in Egypt will end and that the right and aspirations of the Egyptian people will be realized," said President Barack Obama.

With pressure now at its own gates - this protest Wednesday night.

The White House suggests President Mubarak's planned transition in September isn't soon enough. "The time for a transition has come and that time is now," said Robert Gibbs, White House press secretary. "It is very clear that they don't want to go gently into that good night," said Kenneth Pollack, Saban Center for Middle East Policy Director.

Violence escalated when Mubarek supporters charged anti-government protesters. Thursday, Egypt's Prime Minister apologized for the deadly attacks and promised to hold demonstrators accountable.

Thursday morning the army rounded up foreign journalists as tv crews were attacked. Opposition leaders are refusing to hold talks until mubarak steps down. "The military's gonna have to make a decision and perhaps very soon - within the next couple of days - between restoring stability to Egypt and maintaining loyalty to President Mubarak," said Michele Dunne, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.  

Thousands of foreigners continue to flee, crowding Cairo's airport. "I've been here at the airport for about 40 hours waiting for Egyptian to stop canceling its flights," said David Gonales, American Tourist. Nearly 2,000 Americans have been evacuated so far. The state department says Thursday could be the last day for those government flights out.