Protesters fill Tahrir Square pressing for Day of Departure

Demonstrators have overloaded Tahrir Square in Cairo demanding a "Day of Departure" for Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. For over thirty years, Mubarak has held power in Egypt, but has declined to run for reelection in the fall. Mubarak’s concession to the increasing anti-government demonstrations has little appeased those who want him removed from office. This is one situation where he won’t be able to take out a payday loan and buy off the protesters. Source of article – Protesters fill Tahrir Square pushing for Day of Departure by MoneyBlogNewz.

Nevertheless lots of Tahrir Square demonstrations happening

Tahrir Square in Cairo has been plunged into chaos over the last few days, as protests against the government of Leader Mubarak have been met with retaliatory attacks from Mubarak followers. Mubarak has been told to exit by a ton of anti-government protestors that have filled the square in violence. He is being told to leave in a "Day of Departure" or "Friday of Departure" more specifically. This is what NPR reports. In September, Leader Mubarak has promised not to try and get re-elected. Nevertheless, protestors demand Mubarak to leave now. The international community is hoping Mubarak will leave right away also.

Demonstration location experiencing more Mubarak supporters

The Egyptian army has cordoned off Tahrir Square while anti-government protesters fill up it to capacity. However, pro-Mubarak protesters have infiltrated the area for the past few days, which has led to violent clashes. The Christian Science Monitor explains that the Mubarak supporters did not like journalists much. The journalists would get singled out. While on the scene and fleeing the scene, there were over a hundred incidents of physical assault which included CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was beaten. Foreign and domestic journalists have been in harm’s way, as the Cairo offices of Al-Jazeera were stormed by pro-Mubarak “thugs.”

Mubarak takes a stance and does not waiver

From the beginning of the protests, President Mubarak has been defiant about leaving. There has not ever been a full democratic election confirming him to the office seat even though he has been in for 30 years. In a recent interview, he said that he was tired of public service but claimed that “there can be chaos” and “the Muslim Brotherhood will take over” if he leaves immediately, according to MSNBC. He has invited leaders of opposition groups to begin talks to possibly create a transitional government.

Citations

NPR

npr.org/2011/02/04/133489032/egyptian-protesters-gear-up-for-friday-of-departure?ps=cprs

Christian Science Monitor

csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2011/0203/Egypt-protests-journalists-under-attack-on-an-unprecedented-scale

MSNBC

msnbc.msn.com/id/41402303/ns/world_news-mideast/n_africa/