Wednesday 9 February 2011

Egypt protests: US call to Hosni Mubarak's government

Protesters camped around tanks, Tahrir Square, Cairo (9 February 2011) Some protesters are staying overnight in the square, sleeping around tanks to prevent them from moving
The US has called on the Egyptian government to lift its 30-year-old state of emergency immediately.
Earlier, the White House described as "particularly unhelpful" comments by Egyptian Vice-President Omar Suleiman that the country was not ready for democracy.
Mr Suleiman has warned of a coup if constitutional reforms fail.
Tuesday saw one of the biggest anti-government rallies in Cairo since the protests began on 25 January.
It came despite the government's announcement of its plans for a peaceful transfer of power.
President Hosni Mubarak has said he will stay in office until elections in September, when he plans to step down.Read More

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