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01. Demonstrators celebrate atop an army tank in Tahrir square during protests in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak refused on Saturday to bow to demands that he resign after ordering troops and tanks into cities in an attempt to quell an explosion of street protests against his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis The original topic was getting a bit crowded with the number of images on display so we opened up this second part to keep reporting on the Egyptian Protests. The situation constantly changes and protesters are ignoring the evening curfews. The army seems to be hedging it’s bets. Going out onto the streets as told, but not actually stopping the people from protesting, which must come as a major worry for Hosni Mubarak as the army has been involved in Egyptian politics for decades. Could it be that the army chiefs are merely waiting for the right moment to strike, remove Mubarak from power and take control themselves? Looting has also become a problem in the big towns and people are setting up local check points to prevent their houses from being stripped bare. While this is going on thousands of tourists are still in Egypt enjoying the historic sites, warm weather and beautiful beaches, but for how long? Some European tour operators have begun evacuating their customers, meaning even less work, less income and more frustration. The main question is how long will the protests continue, will Mubarak ride out the storm or will he pack up his things and leave Egypt for calmer waters? |
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| A senior army officer salutes a crowd of cheering protesters at Tahrir square in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis |
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| . Protesters stand atop a vehicle during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih |
