In Egypt, protestors have increased pressure on the government with taking their protests to Parliament. Protestors marched on Parliament demanding its members to resign defying warnings from the vice President that their campaign could plunge Egypt into chaos. The protest was peaceful, and government troops secured the building, but the marchers swore they would not leave until the legislature is dissolved. Thousands of protestors are also present at Tehrir square pressing for their demand. Meanwhile, two people were killed and 35 injured in the clashes between young demonstrators and the security forces in the western governorate of Al-Wadi Al-Gadeed, which is 500 kilometers south of Cairo. Demonstrators set the police station on fire, destroying it and the adjoining prison while police used live ammunition against the demonstrators. Official media says schools and universities across the country will open on the 20th of February. The United States has urged Egypt to immediately lift an emergency law and launch democratic reforms. An Egyptian panel, formed by President Hosni Mubarak to pilot constitutional changes in the face of unprecedented protests, has agreed to propose six amendments. The state MENA agency reported that the commission has agreed to look into changes to Article 76, which restricts who can stand for the presidency, and Article 77, which removed limits on how long a president can stay in office.
News On AIR | February 10, 2011 9:24 AM
Protestors march to parliament to press demand for ouster of President Hosni Mubarak