Saturday, February 5, 2011
Egypt 13th protests day, Day of Martyrs
The protesters named the 13th day as “Day of Martyrs,” to honor fallen martyrs. They are now calling for fresh multi-million-strong marches across the crisis-hit country on Sunday, a Press TV correspondent said.
They have managed to keep their position despite a heavy army presence and attacks by pro-government thugs.
The protesters say their achievements in recent days make it impossible for them to turn back until Mubarak quits power.
Meanwhile, the Muslim Brotherhood has announced that it has started talks with the authorities.
"Keeping in mind the interests of the nation and its institutions and concerned about preserving the country's independence... we decided to begin talks to see up to what point they are ready to accept the demands of the people," AFP quoted an official from the Muslim Brotherhood as saying.
A report says the talks have already started between the two sides, while others say a dialogue between representatives of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian cabinet is scheduled for Sunday.
The opposition group says the move is aimed at examining how ready the Egyptian government is to accept the demands of the people.
On Saturday, Egyptian state television announced that Mubarak has resigned as chairman of the ruling National Democratic Party.
Senior members of Mubarak's party also resigned on Saturday, but demonstrators staging a 12th day of revolution rejected the shuffle as a cosmetic move.
Mubarak also reportedly held talks with key cabinet members to try to kick-start Egypt's economy, which has been hit hard by the ongoing protests.
Friday, February 4, 2011
'Victory within reach of Egypt protesters'
Franklin Lamb told Press TV on Friday that the wave of protests indicates that embattled President Hosni Mubarak will inevitably have to give up power.
"I don't think it will take another week of protests. Today, important developments occurred at Liberation square in Cairo. Arab League Secretary Amr Moussa showed up and joined anti-Mubarak protests. Also, Al-Azhar Spokesman Muhammad Rifaa al-Tahtawi has resigned and joined the protests. He has vowed not to leave Liberation Square until Mubarak's regime is ousted," Lamb said.
His comments came as Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa joined anti-Mubarak protests in Cairo's Liberation Square.
Speaking on the possibility of running for president, the Arab League chief said, "I'm at the disposal of my country of course. But we will see the political developments."
Moussa was quoted by France's Europe 1 radio, as saying that he was "ready to serve as a citizen who has the right to be a candidate [for president]."
Meanwhile, several thousand troops have been deployed at key locations across Cairo.
The opposition has called Friday the 'Day of Departure,' saying the planned massive rally aims to force Mubarak into stepping down. Civil groups have also called for massive protests in Alexandria and Suez.
The developments come as the government continues its harsh crackdown on journalists and media to prevent news coverage of the rallies.
In a recent interview with ABC News, Mubarak said he is fed up with being president and would like to leave office but fears there will be chaos if he steps down.
He denied that his government was responsible for the violence in Cairo's Liberation Square.
Vice President Omar Suleiman on Thursday described the calls for Mubarak's resignation as calls for chaos.
Suleiman said the government has urged all parties, including the Muslim Brotherhood, to engage in national dialog.
The Muslim Brotherhood rejected the government's offer in a statement released on Thursday.
Protesters have vowed to stand firm despite the deadly clashes that left several people dead and at least 1,500 others wounded in Cairo on Wednesday and the early hours of Thursday.
According to the United Nations, at least 300 people have so far been killed and thousands more have been injured during nationwide protests in Egypt.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Friday that the recent developments in North Africa are the result of the “Islamic awakening, which followed the great [Islamic] Revolution of the Iranian nation.”
The Leader also described Mubarak as the “lackey of the Zionist regime [of Israel].”
"I don't think it will take another week of protests. Today, important developments occurred at Liberation square in Cairo. Arab League Secretary Amr Moussa showed up and joined anti-Mubarak protests. Also, Al-Azhar Spokesman Muhammad Rifaa al-Tahtawi has resigned and joined the protests. He has vowed not to leave Liberation Square until Mubarak's regime is ousted," Lamb said.
His comments came as Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa joined anti-Mubarak protests in Cairo's Liberation Square.
Speaking on the possibility of running for president, the Arab League chief said, "I'm at the disposal of my country of course. But we will see the political developments."
Moussa was quoted by France's Europe 1 radio, as saying that he was "ready to serve as a citizen who has the right to be a candidate [for president]."
Meanwhile, several thousand troops have been deployed at key locations across Cairo.
The opposition has called Friday the 'Day of Departure,' saying the planned massive rally aims to force Mubarak into stepping down. Civil groups have also called for massive protests in Alexandria and Suez.
The developments come as the government continues its harsh crackdown on journalists and media to prevent news coverage of the rallies.
In a recent interview with ABC News, Mubarak said he is fed up with being president and would like to leave office but fears there will be chaos if he steps down.
He denied that his government was responsible for the violence in Cairo's Liberation Square.
Vice President Omar Suleiman on Thursday described the calls for Mubarak's resignation as calls for chaos.
Suleiman said the government has urged all parties, including the Muslim Brotherhood, to engage in national dialog.
The Muslim Brotherhood rejected the government's offer in a statement released on Thursday.
Protesters have vowed to stand firm despite the deadly clashes that left several people dead and at least 1,500 others wounded in Cairo on Wednesday and the early hours of Thursday.
According to the United Nations, at least 300 people have so far been killed and thousands more have been injured during nationwide protests in Egypt.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Friday that the recent developments in North Africa are the result of the “Islamic awakening, which followed the great [Islamic] Revolution of the Iranian nation.”
The Leader also described Mubarak as the “lackey of the Zionist regime [of Israel].”
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