Tens of thousands of people gathered Tuesday in downtown Cairo to demand the departure of President Hosni Mubarak after almost 30 years in power. The organizers expect a million people are concentrated in Tahrir Square for forcing the resignation of the man they blame for ignoring the needs of the poor and allow the proliferation of corruption and abuse of officials.
Streams of people came in Tahrir by different checkpoints that were monitored by protesters and the military, which vowed Monday that demonstrators would not shoot. "Freedom of expression is guaranteed for all,''said military spokesman Ismail Etman. The announcement was a sign that military support to Mubarak may be waning." We're not going anywhere until you go Mubarak'' said Mohammed Abdullah, an aeronautical engineer for 27 years.
To achieve its objective, Mubarak would be the second Arab leader ousted by a popular revolt in modern history the Middle East. The protests are fueled by popular discontent and demand for democracy in the most important Arab ally of the United States. The movement is inspired by a revolt last month toppled President of Tunisia.
Soviet tanks and American-made new ones occupied the roads that converge in Tahrir, a square surrounded by offices of the Arab League, the American University campus, the Museum of Egypt and Mugam apartment building, where hosts the notoriously corrupt and inefficient bureaucracy of the country.
Working-class men dressed in shabby clothes stood alongside veiled women chanted `` the people want to overthrow the regime.'' For days, army troops and tanks surrounded the confined space to keep the protests but have not done anything to prevent more people from entering. Weapons of many tanks pointed out from the square.
The authorities tried to block the protest by closing the roads and public transport to Cairo, officials said. Rail service was suspended for a second day, as well as intercity bus transportation. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give statements to the media.
Fathi Abdel Rahman, 25, said his friends in the provinces using private cars to reach the square. "The goal is to overthrow the regime,''he said." Every day we try to increase the number.'' Two dolls representing Mubarak were hung on the lights at the square. Had written on his chest, "we bring to justice the murderer president.'' Hours after the army said it would not use force against demonstrators, Vice President Omar Suleiman _name días_ only two television sent a message offering `` dialogue with political forces''on constitutional and legislative reforms.
About 30 representatives from various opposition groups met Tuesday to produce a list of demands and decide whether to appoint the prominent reformist Mohamed ElBaradei as a spokesman for the protesters, said Abu'l-Ela Madi, Al-Wasat, a moderate faction of the group opposition Muslim Brotherhood.
Banks, schools and the stock market in Cairo were closed for the third business day, which has caused a cash shortage. The international airport of Cairo is chaotic as thousands of foreigners seeking to leave the country. 
Streams of people came in Tahrir by different checkpoints that were monitored by protesters and the military, which vowed Monday that demonstrators would not shoot. "Freedom of expression is guaranteed for all,''said military spokesman Ismail Etman. The announcement was a sign that military support to Mubarak may be waning." We're not going anywhere until you go Mubarak'' said Mohammed Abdullah, an aeronautical engineer for 27 years.
To achieve its objective, Mubarak would be the second Arab leader ousted by a popular revolt in modern history the Middle East. The protests are fueled by popular discontent and demand for democracy in the most important Arab ally of the United States. The movement is inspired by a revolt last month toppled President of Tunisia.
Soviet tanks and American-made new ones occupied the roads that converge in Tahrir, a square surrounded by offices of the Arab League, the American University campus, the Museum of Egypt and Mugam apartment building, where hosts the notoriously corrupt and inefficient bureaucracy of the country.
Working-class men dressed in shabby clothes stood alongside veiled women chanted `` the people want to overthrow the regime.'' For days, army troops and tanks surrounded the confined space to keep the protests but have not done anything to prevent more people from entering. Weapons of many tanks pointed out from the square.
The authorities tried to block the protest by closing the roads and public transport to Cairo, officials said. Rail service was suspended for a second day, as well as intercity bus transportation. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give statements to the media.
Fathi Abdel Rahman, 25, said his friends in the provinces using private cars to reach the square. "The goal is to overthrow the regime,''he said." Every day we try to increase the number.'' Two dolls representing Mubarak were hung on the lights at the square. Had written on his chest, "we bring to justice the murderer president.'' Hours after the army said it would not use force against demonstrators, Vice President Omar Suleiman _name días_ only two television sent a message offering `` dialogue with political forces''on constitutional and legislative reforms.
About 30 representatives from various opposition groups met Tuesday to produce a list of demands and decide whether to appoint the prominent reformist Mohamed ElBaradei as a spokesman for the protesters, said Abu'l-Ela Madi, Al-Wasat, a moderate faction of the group opposition Muslim Brotherhood.
Banks, schools and the stock market in Cairo were closed for the third business day, which has caused a cash shortage. The international airport of Cairo is chaotic as thousands of foreigners seeking to leave the country.
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