One eye-witness said "Suleiman has not listened to the people's needs. We want Mubarak to leave immediately, not to stick around for another six months," said Mohamed Anis, 29, who works at the bourse.
"We have refused dialogue and negotiation with Suleiman until Mubarak steps down," he added.
The army's role in shaping events is crucial. Only on Thursday did soldiers set up a clear buffer zone around the square to separate factions after having held back. That did not prevent new clashes, as groups pelted each other with rocks. Sinister US and Israeli elements are not far away from the mayhem.
Friday will be the day of reckoning.
ReplyDeleteThe people will flock from the Friday prayer services to the streets.
The U.S. State Dept. has already signaled that Americans should leave by Thursday night at the latest.
Suleiman's remarks today mirror Mubarak's. One would think he would try at least a little harder to put create some space, unless there's no space to begin with.
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