Thousands of protesters are back on Tahrir Square in Cairo for another day of protests against the government. Reports say, widespread anti government demonstrations and violent clashes between the protesters and the riot police have left at least 100 people dead since Tuesday. About 2,000 people have been injured. Armed men attacked at least four jails across Egypt early morning today, helping to free thousands of inmates as police vanished from the streets of Cairo and other cities. Offices, Schools, Business Establishments and Stock exchange remain closed. Egypt’s state television says, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has visited the central headquarters and met top commanders for military operations. The meeting was attended by newly appointed Vice President Omar Suleiman, Defence Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi and Chief of Staff Sami al-Anan. Yesterday, President Hosni Mubarak appointed country’s military intelligence chief General Omar Suleiman as his first-ever vice president and current aviation minister Ahmed Shafiq the new prime minister. In Cairo and other cities last night thousands of demonstrators ignored curfew and Cairo's central Tahrir Square remained filled with protesters. Troops and armoured vehicles were deployed but they did not take any action. Along with the demonstrations, looting broke out prompting the army to call on citizens to defend themselves. Internet access is still cut off across the country.
News On AIR | January 30, 2011 7:46 PM
Protestors continue demonstration against govt. in Cairo