Cairo - When darkness falls and the screams of anti-government protesters calm down, make their appearance the "night patrols". Districts of the capital is completely blocked by armed citizens. Moreover, the police, around Cairo, you can not see for days. Even in those neighborhoods to the west of the river Nile, ever touched by the wave of protests against President Mubarak.
At sunset travel becomes difficult, almost impossible. Offices with satellite connection, in the district of Guizeh, where we can send our articles, Piazza Thar, the heart of the protest, there are less than two kilometers. But to reach the square is a business. The Egyptian driver was stopped by armed men for every 100 meters.
They are the "night patrols" have made their appearance in connection with the disappearance of the police, who since has retired has left green light to ordinary criminals. Many of them have returned to freedom after the onslaught of protesters at the barracks in the city. And so, merchants and citizens, have decided to create their own "police force".
They are armed with machetes, sticks and iron rods. Some shake hands in chains, other rifles and pistols. Blocking roads with piles of neighborhood street signs. "Who am I?" Question in Arabic one of the young driver. "I'm Italian journalists, we're going to square Tharia" he says. "Give us the documents, ordered as a normal checkpoint.
The scene is repeated eight times in less than two kilometers. On the bridge over the River Nile and passes next to the square Thar, are the military to stop us. They inspect the car and they let us go. During the evening, many demonstrators have camped in the park. Every night more and more.
The square is hot, believe in what he does and at 6 am the most angry are starting to yell slogans against Saddam. Some ladies with the burqa offer tea and biscuits. But it is early in the afternoon when the streets are filled with eyes. Guys, many, but also adult men, religious or not, women and children.
They scream against the "dictator". Achraf is an Egyptian lawyer. From day to the streets. He says, "Tomorrow, we will be more than one million. Marched to the presidential palace. If the police do not allow it and decide to shoot and kill as Saturday, will also take responsibility for what he did.
No going back. " The anger rises, many cartels have the face of Mubarak with a Star of David, symbol of Israel, in the face. Someone burning the American flag with a sign drawn next to the Jewish State. "Mubarak has come - says a guy who still has the lighter in his hand - it's just a matter of days and it will go.
He will have no trouble finding its place alongside the American and Israeli friends. " The soldiers are watching from the corners of the large square Thar. They closed the area in front of the Egyptian Museum, damaged in recent days, and keep aboard armored vehicles and tanks. With the general strike called for tomorrow, the square is already filled in the early evening and many are camped in the nearby streets.
There is a fear of renewed fighting. But the protest goes on. And tomorrow could be a decisive day for Egypt. Andrea Bernardi 
At sunset travel becomes difficult, almost impossible. Offices with satellite connection, in the district of Guizeh, where we can send our articles, Piazza Thar, the heart of the protest, there are less than two kilometers. But to reach the square is a business. The Egyptian driver was stopped by armed men for every 100 meters.
They are the "night patrols" have made their appearance in connection with the disappearance of the police, who since has retired has left green light to ordinary criminals. Many of them have returned to freedom after the onslaught of protesters at the barracks in the city. And so, merchants and citizens, have decided to create their own "police force".
They are armed with machetes, sticks and iron rods. Some shake hands in chains, other rifles and pistols. Blocking roads with piles of neighborhood street signs. "Who am I?" Question in Arabic one of the young driver. "I'm Italian journalists, we're going to square Tharia" he says. "Give us the documents, ordered as a normal checkpoint.
The scene is repeated eight times in less than two kilometers. On the bridge over the River Nile and passes next to the square Thar, are the military to stop us. They inspect the car and they let us go. During the evening, many demonstrators have camped in the park. Every night more and more.
The square is hot, believe in what he does and at 6 am the most angry are starting to yell slogans against Saddam. Some ladies with the burqa offer tea and biscuits. But it is early in the afternoon when the streets are filled with eyes. Guys, many, but also adult men, religious or not, women and children.
They scream against the "dictator". Achraf is an Egyptian lawyer. From day to the streets. He says, "Tomorrow, we will be more than one million. Marched to the presidential palace. If the police do not allow it and decide to shoot and kill as Saturday, will also take responsibility for what he did.
No going back. " The anger rises, many cartels have the face of Mubarak with a Star of David, symbol of Israel, in the face. Someone burning the American flag with a sign drawn next to the Jewish State. "Mubarak has come - says a guy who still has the lighter in his hand - it's just a matter of days and it will go.
He will have no trouble finding its place alongside the American and Israeli friends. " The soldiers are watching from the corners of the large square Thar. They closed the area in front of the Egyptian Museum, damaged in recent days, and keep aboard armored vehicles and tanks. With the general strike called for tomorrow, the square is already filled in the early evening and many are camped in the nearby streets.
There is a fear of renewed fighting. But the protest goes on. And tomorrow could be a decisive day for Egypt. Andrea Bernardi
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