Mubarak's third force terror tactic. The apparently sudden and unexpected violence against Egyptian protesters that started on February 2 has an interesting historical ring to it. The date marks the unbanning of liberation movements in South Africa in 1990, and the start of political negotiations between the apartheid regime and the African National Congress. It also marks the start of the most violent period in South Africa’s turbulent political history. The parallels with Egypt start with Mubarak’s speech to the nation on February 1, ostensibly making a significant concession to the protesters and a commitment to Egypt’s democratic future. The next day thugs, many now clearly identified as members of the security forces, rallied in central Cairo and launched attacks on hitherto peaceful demonstrators. The tactics of deploying so-called third forces is a tried and tested method of autocratic regimes, usually utilised when the regime realises that it is on the strategic defencive politically.
The clashes of the people in Egypt - Day of Anger. Photo : yfrog.com/hsr07qlj - Shared by alidahmash. Nadine Farag: Desperate Times, Deplorable Tactics: Why Mubarak Must Go Now. Since the momentous uprising that began on January 25th, the world has watched with intrigue and speculation as Egyptians revolt against their repressive and autocratic regime.
Throughout, the protesters have maintained a singular focus on their top goal: the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. Still, many questions have encircled this Revolution in the West, including whether Egyptians are prepared for what could come next in the post-Mubarak era and what kind of role religious parties might play in building a new government. Much of this speculation has been infused with anxiety that the uncertain future of an Egypt without Mubarak could be worse than the certainty of his rule.
After the violent events that unfolded yesterday in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Egyptians no longer have to explain to the world why they so desperately want a new government. We are at a crucial point in this Revolution. This time, however, he will not succeed. "J’ai été payé 5 000 livres pour semer le chaos dans les manifestations du Caire" "Je pense qu’il a accepté que je le filme pour attendrir les gens" Mohamed Abd Elatty est journaliste freelance et blogueur au Caire.
C'est lui qui a filmé ces aveux. Hier, quand la foule arrêtait les pro-Moubarak qui l'attaquaient, elle les désarmait et les remettait aux soldats qui se trouvaient à proximité. Dans la soirée, je me suis approché d’un groupe de manifestants qui avait arrêté une bande de "baltgias". Il m’a raconté qu’il venait d’Alexandrie et qu’il avait été arrêté - par erreur selon lui - pour une histoire de trafic de drogue. C’est vrai qu’un tel passage aux aveux peut étonner. Trois cartes de militants du parti national démocrate (en vert), le parti d’Hosni Moubarak, retrouvées sur les partisans du président qui ont participé à la manifestation.
Égypte : Les manifestants se préparent au «Jour du départ» | International. Un manifestant sur la place Tahrir, le 3 février Photo : AFP/Marco Longari Le mouvement de contestation espère mobiliser un million de personnes, vendredi, après la prière musulmane hebdomadaire, et en faire la « journée du départ » du président Hosni Moubarak, en référence à un ultimatum lancé plus tôt cette semaine.
Quelque 10 000 manifestants se trouvent toujours dans les environs de la place Tahrir, au Caire, bien que les affrontements se soient apaisés à la tombée de la nuit. La violence auparavant concentrée sur la place s'est répandue dans la mégapole de 18 millions d'habitants, avec une nouvelle vague d'incendies criminels et de pillages. Le ministère de la Santé rapporte que les affrontements entre partisans et opposants au président Moubarak, qui a dit rester pour éviter le chaos, ont fait 13 morts et quelque 1200 blessés.
Peu de policiers en uniforme ont été aperçus au Caire depuis vendredi dernier. Réactions de dirigeants. Egypt, right now: by Sandmonkey | Seilo @ Geeky Ogre. FRANCE 24 - Plusieurs victimes et des centaines de blessés place Tahrir. Egypt news day ten: Army steps in; journalists arrested. An anti-government demonstrator prays near Egyptian army vehicles on Thursday. (John Moore/Getty Images) For Friday's update, follow the live blog here. » Day Nine Protests » Day Eight Protests » Day Seven Protests » Day Six Protests » Day Five Protests » Day Four Protests » Day One Protests » Latest Tweets about Cairo » Police rejoin army in the streets: The Washington Post report » Submit protest photos | Full photo gallery Latest UpdatesWe'll be marking time in EST.
Egypt is seven hours ahead. (See World Clock here.) Clashes through the day; uneasy night ahead12:42 a.m. A wounded anti-government protester holds up his bloodied hand as he is carried by others back from clashes on Thursday. Anti-government protesters and regime supporters clashed throughout Thursday, with more rock-throwing battles and attacks on reporters, foreigners and rights workers. Jon Snow with Britain's Channel 4 News posted this report from the clashes earlier Thursday: Cairo in panorama11:53 p.m.
I am ok. Egypt in Pictures: Wednesday's Protests. A Wounded Anti-Mubarak Protester Prays A Doctor Treats a Crying Soldier Pro-Mubarak Camel Rider Attacks in Tahrir Square in Cairo Pro-Mubarak Camel Rider Moves Past An Army Checkpoint Pro-Mubarak Horse Riders Moving Towards Tahrir Square in Cairo Pro-Mubarak Demonstrators near Tahrir Square in Cairo Pro-Mubarak Demonstration in Mohandesin in Cairo Pro-Mubarak Demonstration on Game'at Adduwal street in Cairo Pro-Mubarak Demonstration Along the Nile Corniche in Cairo. Fresh violence feared in Egypt - Middle East. Egyptians in the capital were tense amid fears that renewed clashes could occur between pro-democracy protesters and President Hosni Mubarak's loyalists in the central Tahrir [Liberation] Square on Thursday.
Activists in Cairo confirmed there were more demonstrators – from both sides – on their way to the square, an Al Jazeera online producer said from the scene. Car-loads of regime loyalists were reportedly headed towards Tahrir Square, the epicentre of the demonstrations. They seemed organised and commanded by ringleaders, Al Jazeera correspondents observed. But army tanks had moved into positions protecting the pro-democracy protest camp in the square, in a more visible display than at Wednesday's demonstrations. They also cleared pro-Mubarak supporters from the overpass overlooking the pro-democracy barricades, our producer said. "The army has formed a human chain in front of the pro-democracy barricades, keeping the pro-Mubarak group away.
" Investigation Fresh chants Army Arrests. Violence escalates in Cairo square - Middle East. Bursts of heavy gunfire aimed at pro-democracy demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir [Liberation] Square, left at least five people dead and more than 800 wounded, according to reports from Egyptian television on Thursday. "The real casualties taken to hospital were 836, of which 86 are still in hospital and there are five dead," Health Minister Ahmed Samih Farid told state television by telephone.
Sustained bursts of automatic weapons fire and powerful single shots began at around around 4am local time (2.00GMT) and was ongoing more than an hour. Pro-democracy protest organiser, Mustafa el-Naggar, who's in Tahrir Square, said the gunfire came from at least three locations in the distance. He said the Egyptian military entered the square with tank squads to try to keep some order, but did not intervene. An Al Jazeera online producer in Tahrir Square witnessed doctors attending to two gunshot victims, one who was shot in the head. Fresh standoff Army standing by Determined protesters.
Latest Egypt Video: The Battle of Tahrir Square in Cairo. Egypt`s Islamists call for war with Israel. Egypt (and Beyond) LiveBlog: The Battle of Tahrir Square. 0200 GMT: With relative quiet in Egypt, we're going to take a break until Scott Lucas resumes in a few hours with the Friday LiveBlog. 0118 GMT: Al Jazeera TV just announced that Reuters quoting the New York Times reports that the US is discussing a proposal with Egyptian proposal for President Hosni Mubarak to resign immediately and for a transitional government headed by Vice President Omar Suleiman to take power. We cannot confirm this as of yet. Latest Egypt Video: The Battle of Tahrir Square in Cairo Egypt in Pictures: Wednesday's Protests Egypt in Pictures: The Women of the Protests Turkey's Message for Egypt: "Democracy Shall Win" Wednesday's LiveBlog: Towards the Day of Departure The story on the New York Times reads: The process would include all opposition parties, including the Muslim Brotherhood. 2313 GMT: White House Spokesperson Robert Gibbs had this to say about Egypt today: Let me -- if I can, let me just start with a few thoughts.
The situation is currently calm.