The Egypt Protests Part 2

01. Demonstrators celebrate atop an army tank in Tahrir square during protests in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak refused on Saturday to bow to demands that he resign after ordering troops and tanks into cities in an attempt to quell an explosion of street protests against his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

The original topic was getting a bit crowded with the number of images on display so we opened up this second part to keep reporting on the Egyptian Protests. The situation constantly changes and protesters are ignoring the evening curfews. The army seems to be hedging it’s bets. Going out onto the streets as told, but not actually stopping the people from protesting, which must come as a major worry for Hosni Mubarak as the army has been involved in Egyptian politics for decades. Could it be that the army chiefs are merely waiting for the right moment to strike, remove Mubarak from power and take control themselves?
Looting has also become a problem in the big towns and people are setting up local check points to prevent their houses from being stripped bare. While this is going on thousands of tourists are still in Egypt enjoying the historic sites, warm weather and beautiful beaches, but for how long? Some European tour operators have begun evacuating their customers, meaning even less work, less income and more frustration. The main question is how long will the protests continue, will Mubarak ride out the storm or will he pack up his things and leave Egypt for calmer waters?
UPDATE 31-01-2011: New images added. Will there be a big million man march in Cairo tomorrow? If there is we’ll post the pictures.
UPDATE 01-02-2011: Images of the big march in Cairo added (from 79 down). As far as we know things were peaceful. There were even supporters of President Hosni Mubarak.
UPDATE 01-02-2011: President Mubarak held a news conference, which was televised live, in which he announced he would NOT be seeking re-election in September, but the peope want him to go now and not wait another 9 months.
UPDATE 02-02-2011: Images added of pro and anti Mubarak protesters are fighting each other. The beginning of the end fight for freedom?

02. Protesters burn a flag with images of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, as riot police stand guard, during a sit-in organised by Lebanese activists in front of the Egyptian embassy in Beirut to show support for the Egyptian and Tunisian people January 29, 2011. REUTERS/ Jamal Saidi

03. A protester reaches out as a soldier holds a child during a demonstration in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

04. A man pumps a fist during a protest in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic

05. A protester raises a fist in front of a picture of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak during a protest in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic

06. A man injured in yesterday's clashes with police stands in front of an Egyptian Army vehicle during a protest in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic

07. Men stand on top of an armoured Egyptian Army vehicle during a protest in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

08. An Egyptian Army soldier greets protesters as he stands atop an armoured vehicle in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic

09. A man holds a torn poster of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak during a protest in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic

10. Syrian and Palestinian activists hold candles during a candlelight in support of the protests in Egypt in front of the Egyptian embassy in Damascus January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Khaled al-Hariri

11. A badly injured man is carried by protesters through Tahrir square in Cairo, January 29, 2011, after hundreds of protesters tried to storm the interior ministry. The police opened fire killing at least 2 and injuring a number of others. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

12. Protesters wave an Egyptian flag atop a street sign at Tahrir square in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

13. Protesters carry the body of a man killed during an attempt to storm the interior ministry in Cairo January 29, 2011. The police opened fire killing at least two and injuring a number of others. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

14. A veiled protester holds a photo of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak marked with an X, during a demonstration at Tahrir square in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

15. A protester lifts an army officer who joined the crowd at Tahrir square in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

16. A senior army officer salutes a crowd of cheering protesters at Tahrir square in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

17. Protesters sit atop a military vehicle during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

18. Protesters sit atop a military vehicle during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

19. Protesters shout slogans during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

20. A military tank sits next to the Egyptian state television building in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

21. Protesters stand atop a vehicle during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

22. A protester reacts during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

23. A veiled protester holds an Egyptian flag during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

24. Protesters pray next to military personnel standing atop their vehicles in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

25. The ruling National Democratic party building burns in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

26. The building of the ruling National Democratic party burns after it was set ablaze by protesters on Friday night in Cairo January 29, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak refused on Saturday to bow to demands that he resign after ordering troops and tanks into cities in an attempt to quell an explosion of street protests against his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

27. Soldiers sit atop a military vehicle along a street in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

28. A protester waves an Egyptian flag atop a military vehicle in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

29. Protesters write on the National Democratic party building in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. The words read: Mubarak, the thief. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

30. Protesters carry placards during demonstrations in Cairo January 29, 2011. Thousands of angry Egyptians rallied in central Cairo on Saturday to demand that President Hosni Mubarak resign, dismissing his offer of dialogue and calling on troops to come over to their side. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

31. Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak speaks with his newly-named Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in Cairo in this video frame grab taken January 29, 2011. Mubarak picked former air force commander and aviation minister Ahmed Shafiq as the next prime minister on Saturday. REUTERS/Egyptian State TV via Reuters TV

32. People protest against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in central Barcelona, January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

33. People protest at a rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the United Nations building in New York January 29, 2011. The United States told Mubarak on Saturday it was not enough to simply reshuffle the deck with a shake-up of his government and pressed him to make good on his promise of genuine reform. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

34. Egyptian journalist Khaled Dawoud speaks at a rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the United Nations building in New York January 29, 2011. The United States told Mubarak on Saturday it was not enough to simply reshuffle the deck with a shake-up of his government and pressed him to make good on his promise of genuine reform. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

35. A protester holds an Egyptian flag at a rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the Federal Building in Westwood, California January 29, 2011. Egypt's street protesters pushed Mubarak into naming a deputy who might in time succeed him, but thousands went on defying a curfew and urging the army to join them in forcing Mubarak from power immediately. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

36. Protestors rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the Federal Building in Westwood, California January 29, 2011. In five days of unprecedented protests that have rocked the Arab world, more than 100 people have been killed, investors and tourists have taken fright, Mubarak has offered a first glimpse of a plan to step down and 80 million long-suffering Egyptians are caught between hope for democratic reform and fear of chaos. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

37. Men pray at a rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the Federal Building in Westwood, California January 29, 2011. In five days of unprecedented protests that have rocked the Arab world, more than 100 people have been killed, investors and tourists have taken fright, Mubarak has offered a first glimpse of a plan to step down and 80 million long-suffering Egyptians are caught between hope for democratic reform and fear of chaos. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

38. A man wears an Egyptian flag at a rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the Federal Building in Westwood, California January 29, 2011. In five days of unprecedented protests that have rocked the Arab world, more than 100 people have been killed, investors and tourists have taken fright, Mubarak has offered a first glimpse of a plan to step down and 80 million long-suffering Egyptians are caught between hope for democratic reform and fear of chaos. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

39. Egyptian civilians walk by a looted mall in Cairo, January 30, 2011. Looted stores, burnt out cars and the stench of blazing tyres filled the streets of Cairo as day broke on Sunday, with President Hosni Mubarak clinging to office and security forces struggling to contain looters. The biggest immediate fear was of looting as all public order broke down. Mobs stormed into supermarkets, banks, jewellery shops and government buildings. Through the night, ordinary Egyptians took to the streets armed with clubs, chains and knives to guard neighbourhoods from marauders. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

40. Civilians guard their neighbourhood in Cairo January 30, 2011. Looted stores, burnt out cars and the stench of blazing tyres filled the streets of Cairo as day broke on Sunday, with President Hosni Mubarak clinging to office and security forces struggling to contain looters. Through the night, ordinary Egyptians took to the streets armed with clubs, chains and knives to guard neighbourhoods from marauders. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

41. An Egyptian man armed with a knife mans a makeshift checkpoint in a Cairo neighborhood January 30, 2011. Looted stores, burnt out cars and the stench of blazing tyres filled the streets of Cairo as day broke on Sunday, with President Hosni Mubarak clinging to office and security forces struggling to contain looters. Through the night, ordinary Egyptians took to the streets armed with clubs, chains and knives to guard neighbourhoods from marauders. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

42. Army members and people detain a thief in downtown Cairo, January 30, 2011. President Hosni Mubarak, clinging to power despite unprecedented demands for an end to his 30-year rule, met on Sunday with the powerful military which is widely seen as holding the key to Egypt's future. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

43. A crowd gathers around Egyptian Army soldiers standing on top of a tank in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

44. An Egyptian Army soldier gestures to a crowd as he stands atop a tank in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

45. Protesters pray near Egyptian Army tanks in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

46. Protesters pray near Egyptian Army tanks in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

47. An Egyptian Army soldier stands on top of an armored vehicle in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

48. Egyptian Army soldiers stand on top of an armored vehicle in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

49. Egyptian men sit with sticks to protect their building from looters in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

50. An Egyptian air force fighter plane flies low over thousands of anti-government protesters gathered at Tahrir square in Cairo January 30, 2011. Egyptian air force fighter planes buzzed low over Cairo on Sunday, helicopters hovered above and extra troop trucks appeared in a central square where protesters were demanding an end to President Hosni Mubarak's rule. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

51. A protester holds an Egyptian flag as an army helicopter flies overhead thousands of anti-government protesters gathered for a sixth day at Tahrir square in Cairo January 30, 2011. Egyptian air force fighter planes buzzed low over Cairo on Sunday, helicopters hovered above and extra troop trucks appeared in a central square where protesters were demanding an end to President Hosni Mubarak's rule. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

52. A protester shouts during a demonstration in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

53. A local resident holds a sword as he secures property and families from looters, in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Mohamed Abdel Ghany

54. Local residents sit around a fire as they secure property and families from looters, in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Mohamed Abdel Ghany

55. Local residents sit as they secure property and families from looters, in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

56. Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei speaks to protesters at Tahrir Square in Cairo January 30, 2011. ElBaradei told thousands of protesters in central Cairo on Sunday that an uprising against Hosni Mubarak's rule cannot go back. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

57. Protesters take part in a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo January 30, 2011. Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei told thousands of protesters in central Cairo on Sunday that an uprising against Hosni Mubarak's rule cannot go back. The banner reads: Leave, Mubarak. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

58. Protesters hold a banner during a demonstration in Cairo January 30, 2011. Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei told thousands of protesters in central Cairo on Sunday that an uprising against Hosni Mubarak's rule cannot go back. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

59. A protester carries a soldier on his shoulders as they chant anti-government slogans during a demonstration in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

60. A protester carries an Egyptian flag and hangs it on the top of a traffic light post at Tahrir Square in Cairo January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

61. An army tank blocks traffic on the October 6th bridge over the river Nile near Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Protesters intensified their campaign on Monday to force Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit as world leaders struggled to find a solution to a crisis that has torn up the Middle East political map. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

62. An army tank blocks traffic on the October 6th bridge over the river Nile near Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Protesters intensified their campaign on Monday to force Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit as world leaders struggled to find a solution to a crisis that has torn up the Middle East political map. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

63. An anti-government protester flashes the V for victory sign as an army helicopter flies overhead thousands of protesters in Tahrir square in Cairo January 30, 2011. Protesters intensified their campaign on Monday to force Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit as world leaders struggled to find a solution to a crisis that has torn up the Middle East political map. Picture taken January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

64. A protester waves an Egyptian flag as a military helicopter flies overhead Tahrir square where thousands of protesters gathered for a sixth consecutive day in Cairo January 30, 2011. Protesters intensified their campaign on Monday to force Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit as world leaders struggled to find a solution to a crisis that has torn up the Middle East political map. Picture taken January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

65. Egyptian anti-government protesters pray at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo January 31, 2011. Protesters intensified their campaign on Monday to force Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit as world leaders struggled to find a solution to a crisis that has torn up the Middle East political map. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

66. A protester walks past Egyptian tanks as they block a street during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

67. A protester walks past Egyptian soldiers as they block a street during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

68. A protester sleeps on an Egyptian flag as protesters defy the government-imposed curfew in Cairo's Tahrir Square January 31, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

69. A protester holds a placard depicting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as Adolf Hitler in Cairo's Tahrir Square January 31, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

70. A protester lies on ground during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. The placard (L top) reads, prosecute the killers of innocents. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

71. A protester gestures in front of Egyptian soldiers as they block a street during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

72. Egyptian soldiers block a street during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

73. An Egyptian soldier guards a burnt building of the ruling National Democratic party in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

74. An Egyptian man drinks water in front of a burnt building of the ruling National Democratic party in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

75. A father carries his son past a burnt building of the ruling National Democratic party in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

76. A protester places empty shotgun shells on his fingers during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

77. A protester shouts anti-Mubarak slogans during an anti-government protest in Tahrir square in Cairo January 31, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak overhauled his government on Monday to try to defuse a popular uprising against his 30-year rule but angry protesters rejected the changes and said he must surrender power. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

78. A soldiers mans a machine gun atop an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) near the Pyramids in Cairo January 31, 2011. Protesters intensified their campaign on Monday to force Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit as world leaders struggled to find a solution to a crisis that has torn up the Middle East political map. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

79. Supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak demonstrate in front of an Egyptian army checkpoint in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak's grip on Egypt looked increasingly tenuous on Tuesday after the army pledged not to confront protesters who converged in Cairo in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

80. Supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak hold a banner during a demonstration in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak's grip on Egypt looked increasingly tenuous on Tuesday after the army pledged not to confront protesters who converged in Cairo in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

81. A supporter of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak holds up a sign during a demonstration in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak's grip on Egypt looked increasingly tenuous on Tuesday after the army pledged not to confront protesters who converged in Cairo in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule. The sign reads Yes to Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

82. Supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak hold up signs during a demonstration in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak's grip on Egypt looked increasingly tenuous on Tuesday after the army pledged not to confront protesters who converged in Cairo in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule. The signs read Yes to Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

83. A boy is seen among protesters praying in the main square in downtown Cairo, February 1, 2011. Anti-Mubarak reformists and opposition figures hoped one million Egyptians would join the biggest protest to mark an uprising which erupted a week ago to force President Hosni Mubarak to step down. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

84. A protester walks past an Egyptian soldier during an anti-Mubarak protest in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak's grip on Egypt looked increasingly tenuous on Tuesday after the army pledged not to confront protesters who converged in Cairo in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

85. Activists from the Students Federation of India (SFI) hold placards and a book during a protest against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the Egyptian embassy in New Delhi February 1, 2011. Mubarak's grip on Egypt looked increasingly tenuous on Tuesday after the army pledged not to confront protesters who converged in Cairo in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

86. An Egyptian army soldier waves an Egyptian flag from atop an army vehicle in Tahrir Square during a huge protest in Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

87. Protesters wave an Egyptian flag during a huge demonstration against Egypt's ruler in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

88. A protester prays in front of a destroyed police van in Tahrir Square during a huge demonstration against Egypt's ruler in Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

89. Protesters pray in front of Army tanks during a mass demonstration against the government in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

90. Anti-government protesters carry a huge Egyptian flag as they march into Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

91. Protesters hold an Egyptian flag in front of an army tank during a mass demonstration in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

92. Egyptians rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

93. Egyptians rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

94. Protesters take part in an anti-Mubarak protest at Tahrir square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million Egyptians took to the streets on Tuesday in scenes never before seen in the Arab nation's modern history, roaring in unison for President Hosni Mubarak and his new government to quit. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

95. A man looks on as protesters take part in an anti-Mubarak protest at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million Egyptians took to the streets on Tuesday in scenes never before seen in the Arab nation's modern history, roaring in unison for President Hosni Mubarak and his new government to quit. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

96. Egyptians pray during a rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

97. Egyptians pray during a rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

98. A man prays next to a soldier during a rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

99. Opposition politician and chairman of el-Ghad political party Ayman Nour speaks during a rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

100. An Egyptian army soldier walks past burnt cars at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

101. The sun sets as protestors demonstrate in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

102. The sun sets as protestors demonstrate in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

103. A protester atop a lamp post waves an Egyptian flag in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

104. Anti-Mubarak graffiti is seen in Cairo's Tahrir Square February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. The Arabic writing reads Down with Mubarak. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

105. Protestors chant anti-government slogans during a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

106. Protestors chant anti-government slogans as they demonstrate in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

107. The sun sets on protestors as they demonstrate in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

108. Protestors sleep during a mass demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

109. Protesters chant anti-government slogans as they demonstrate in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

110. A youngster has his face painted with the Egyptian flag during demonstrations in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 1, 2011. At least one million people rallied across Egypt on Tuesday clamouring for President Hosni Mubarak to give up power, piling pressure on a leader who has towered over Middle East politics for 30 years to make way for a new era of democracy in the Arab nation. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

111. Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak addresses the nation on Egyptian State TV in this still image taken from video, February 1, 2011. Mubarak said on Tuesday he would not run for the presidency again and would work in the last months of his term to allow the transfer of power. REUTERS/Egyptian State TV

112. Protesters react in Tahrir Square to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's televised speech in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak, responding to huge popular protests demanding the end of his 30-year rule, said on Tuesday he would not seek re-election in a ballot scheduled for September but would stay in office until then to respond to demands for reform. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

113. Protesters listen and react in Tahrir Square to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's televised speech in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak, responding to huge popular protests demanding the end of his 30-year rule, said on Tuesday he would not seek re-election in a ballot scheduled for September but would stay in office until then to respond to demands for reform. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

114. Protesters react in Tahrir Square to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's televised speech with a small effigy of Mubarak (top L), in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak, responding to huge popular protests demanding the end of his 30-year rule, said on Tuesday he would not seek re-election in a ballot scheduled for September but would stay in office until then to respond to demands for reform. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

115. A protester waves a shoe, a sign of disrespect, in Tahrir Square to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's televised speech in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak, responding to huge popular protests demanding the end of his 30-year rule, said on Tuesday he would not seek re-election in a ballot scheduled for September but would stay in office until then to respond to demands for reform. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

116. Protesters react in Tahrir Square to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's televised speech in Cairo February 1, 2011. Mubarak, responding to huge popular protests demanding the end of his 30-year rule, said on Tuesday he would not seek re-election in a ballot scheduled for September but would stay in office until then to respond to demands for reform. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

117. Pro-government Egyptian protesters carry a banner bearing a photo of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during a march near Tahrir square in central Cairo February 2, 2011. An Egyptian opposition coalition called on Wednesday for more protests and said it would only negotiate with Vice President Omar Suleiman if Mubarak stepped down.
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118. Pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak shout slogans atop an army tank near Tahrir square in central Cairo February 2, 2011. An Egyptian opposition coalition called on Wednesday for more protests and said it would only negotiate with Vice President Omar Suleiman if Mubarak stepped down. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

119. An Egyptian army soldier tries to contain thousands of pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak pushing their way towards Tahrir square past a military checkpoint in central Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

120. Thousands of pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak push their way towards Tahrir square overrunning a military checkpoint in central Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

121. Thousands of pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak push their way towards Tahrir square overrunning a military checkpoint in central Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

122. Pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak carry an Egyptian flag as they push their way towards Tahrir square after overrunning a military checkpoint in central Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

123. Pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (above) and anti-government demonstrators (below) clash in Tahrir Square, the center of anti-government demonstrations, in Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

124. Pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (L) clash with anti-government protesters in Tahrir square in central Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

125. Pro-government and supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (top) and anti-government demonstrators (bottom) clash in Tahrir Square, the center of anti-government demonstrations, in Cairo February 2, 2011. Opponents and supporters of Mubarak fought in central Cairo on Wednesday in what appeared to be a move by the strongman to stamp out nine days of protests calling for him to quit. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

126. A demonstrater throws stones during rioting between pro and anti-Mubarak supporters in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2 , 2011. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

127. Demonstrators take cover during rioting between pro and anti Mubarak supporters in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2 , 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

128. Injured demonstraters help each other during rioting between pro and anti-Mubarak supporters in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2 , 2011. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

129. Demonstrators run for cover during rioting between pro and anti Mubarak supporters in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2 , 2011. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

130. A soldier takes cover during rioting between pro and anti Mubarak supporters in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2 , 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

131. Supporters of President Hosni Mubarak (top) and anti-government demonstrators clash in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

132. An anti-government protester falls as pro-government supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak clash with anti-Mubarak supporters occupying Tahrir square in central Cairo February 2, 2011. Opponents and supporters of Mubarak fought with fists, stones and clubs in Cairo on Wednesday in what appeared to be a move by forces loyal to the Egyptian leader to end protests calling for him to quit. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

133. Supporters of the President Hosni Mubarak (top) and anti-government demonstrators clash in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

134. Anti-government demonstrators carry an injured man during clashes with supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2, 2011. Opponents and supporters of Mubarak fought with fists, stones and clubs in Cairo on Wednesday in what appeared to be a move by forces loyal to the Egyptian leader to end protests calling for him to quit. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

135. Pro-government supporters of President Hosni Mubarak (L) clash with anti-government protesters in Tahrir square in Cairo February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

136. An Egyptian army member arrests a protester during clashes between pro-government and supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Tahrir Square, the center of anti-government demonstrations, in Cairo February 2, 2011. Opponents and supporters of Mubarak fought with fists, stones and clubs in Cairo on Wednesday in what appeared to be a move by forces loyal to the Egyptian leader to end protests calling for him to quit. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh