Egyptians call for Mubarak to stand down

Dawn.com Published January 29, 2011
Protesters flee from tear gas fire during clashes in Cairo. Police and demonstrators fought running battles on the streets of Cairo on Friday in a fourth day of unprecedented protests by tens of thousands of Egyptians. ? Photo by Reuters
Protesters flee from tear gas fire during clashes in Cairo. Police and demonstrators fought running battles on the streets of Cairo on Friday in a fourth day of unprecedented protests by tens of thousands of Egyptians. ? Photo by Reuters
An Egyptian man stands in front of a burning armored vehicle in central Cairo. ? Photo by AFP
An Egyptian man stands in front of a burning armored vehicle in central Cairo. ? Photo by AFP
Protesters stand in front of the burning entrance of the ruling National Democratic Party building. ? Photo by Reuters
Protesters stand in front of the burning entrance of the ruling National Democratic Party building. ? Photo by Reuters
A pain-clothes police officer points his weapon at protesters while guarding a police station during demonstrations in Cairo. ? Photo by Reuters
A pain-clothes police officer points his weapon at protesters while guarding a police station during demonstrations in Cairo. ? Photo by Reuters
Police fire tear gas during a demonstration in Cairo January 28, 2011. ? Photo by Reuters
Police fire tear gas during a demonstration in Cairo January 28, 2011. ? Photo by Reuters
A demonstrator (L) argues with police during a protest in Cairo January 28, 2011. ? Photo by Reuters
A demonstrator (L) argues with police during a protest in Cairo January 28, 2011. ? Photo by Reuters
A young boy carries a tyre to add to a burning barricade in Sheikh Zuweid, near El-Arish, in Egypt. ? Photo by AP
A young boy carries a tyre to add to a burning barricade in Sheikh Zuweid, near El-Arish, in Egypt. ? Photo by AP
In this image made from video broadcast on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak appears on television saying he has asked his Cabinet to resign, in his first appearance on television since protests erupted demanding his ouster. ? Photo by AP
In this image made from video broadcast on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak appears on television saying he has asked his Cabinet to resign, in his first appearance on television since protests erupted demanding his ouster. ? Photo by AP
An Egyptian demonstrator demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, wearing a T-shirt reading ?Down With Mubarak? and bearing a cross and a crescent as a sign of unity between Christians and Muslims, holds a Quran next to the burning headquarters of the of the ruling National Democratic party (NDP). ? Photo by AFP
An Egyptian demonstrator demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, wearing a T-shirt reading ?Down With Mubarak? and bearing a cross and a crescent as a sign of unity between Christians and Muslims, holds a Quran next to the burning headquarters of the of the ruling National Democratic party (NDP). ? Photo by AFP
A protester burns a picture of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. ? Photo by Reuters
A protester burns a picture of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. ? Photo by Reuters
An Egyptian demonstrator ties his national flag around his forehead. ? Photo by AFP
An Egyptian demonstrator ties his national flag around his forehead. ? Photo by AFP
A protester sets fire to the entrance of the ruling National Democratic Party building. ? Photo by Reuters
A protester sets fire to the entrance of the ruling National Democratic Party building. ? Photo by Reuters
People demonstrate on January 28, 2011 in Paris, to protest against the repression against demonstrators in Egypt and call for the ouster of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Mubarak called out the army and declared a nationwide curfew today, as tens of thousands of protesters rampaged through the streets demanding his ouster. Placard reads: ?Mubarak, clear off!? ? Photo by AFP
People demonstrate on January 28, 2011 in Paris, to protest against the repression against demonstrators in Egypt and call for the ouster of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Mubarak called out the army and declared a nationwide curfew today, as tens of thousands of protesters rampaged through the streets demanding his ouster. Placard reads: ?Mubarak, clear off!? ? Photo by AFP
Protesters call for the removal of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during a protest outside of the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, on January 28, 2011. ? Photo by AP
Protesters call for the removal of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during a protest outside of the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, on January 28, 2011. ? Photo by AP
A woman shouts anti-Mubarak slogans during a protest rally organised by the Egyptian Association for Change in the US (EAC-USA) in front of the White House in Washington. The United States increased pressure on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Friday to institute reforms, urging the government to view its people as ?a partner? not a threat during unprecedented protests in Cairo. ? Photo by Reuters
A woman shouts anti-Mubarak slogans during a protest rally organised by the Egyptian Association for Change in the US (EAC-USA) in front of the White House in Washington. The United States increased pressure on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Friday to institute reforms, urging the government to view its people as ?a partner? not a threat during unprecedented protests in Cairo. ? Photo by Reuters

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters have been pouring into the streets of Egypt, stoning and confronting police who fire back with rubber bullets and tear gas in the most violent and chaotic scenes yet in the challenge to President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule.

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