Regardless of the outcome of events in Egypt, what MUST at all costs be recognised is that this is pure people power. The protests are made up of all the peoples of Egypt, the rich, poor, the non-believers, Christians and Muslims. Brotherhood is more than just a gesture, it is real!
Tahrir square in Cairo is now inhabited by tens of thousands of peaceful protesters, and it is estimated that there will be in the region of hundreds of thousands within the next couple of hours. Thus far the army is only acting to secure the area and are not taking direct action against peaceful protest.
As the standoff continues the worry is that the army may at any time get the order to fire upon the people, there at least appears to be a less welcoming approach from the army, however thus far no action has been taken by the military against the people.
In the past couple of hours Judges and Lawyers have begun to join the protest and the feeling amongst the people is that they CAN NOT give up now for fear of retribution from the state, anyway there is absolutely no desire to give up until Mubarak leaves and free elections are allowed.
There have been several funerals today for those killed during the protests, this has only further exasperated the situation along with the fact that government Special Forces have closed down several news agencies such as the BBC and most recently ALJAZEERA.
The curfew today starts at 4oc (16:00hrs local time), or 2oc (14:00hrs GMT). The most recent development is that the Army have now been given the order to use LIVE Ammunition, which probably accounts for the stand-off and lessening of the kind of joyous greetings witnessed yesterday.
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