Egypt: Internet down, police counterterror unit up

Originally posted by asala
Just to update on casualties
Medical sources tell Reuters there are 13 dead in Suez, 75 injured,

What strikes me from your post is how the whole country stopped when Laughner/Erad3 killed 6 people, warranting a statement from Obama on the sanctity of life, and his future statement on the need for more gun-control. Yet, when threatened with protests governments have shown repeatedly that they will not meet protests with civility, they will meet it with authoritarian force - and will MOW people down in the streets without a second thought.

These staged events and speeches to promote gun control are meant to protect them and give them the needed hours to evacuate and get the hell out of dodge, leaving the dead in their wake.

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well i guess it's my internet then.
4 seconds then load lol

Danke Sehr!!!

My facebook news feed and wall are filled with prayers from my friends and myself for the Egyptian people.

God's Speed.

Telecomix is providing dialup modem service for people in Egypt: +46850009990 user/pass: telecomix/telecomix..

News agencies saying to share that with the people who may still have some access

the military there have joined with the protesters
i wander if our military would do the same with
us if the people rose up and fought the government?

rueters us claiming egypt is in mubarak's safe hands, but al jazeera is saying they saw no such message by the president.

party headquarters is on fire, right next to Egyptian museum, housing priceless artifacts (fire seems small, no immediate damage to museum, however the two buildings are right next to each other).

I find it somewhat curious that the NDP headquarters building that has been burning for hours now has not collapsed down in it's own footprint like other buildings - building 7 comes to mind - have done in the past.

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One can only hope so. Only time will tell

Neat.

Let Freedom Ring!

Go Egypt!

Rumours of the parliament saying "Egypt is in his safe hands" of the President...

But general Egyptian TV has not shown that? But rumours it could be one of the other satellite stations,

Which would mean i guess the military would be playing a larger role

Nile TV say the president will make some remarks shortly,

Originally posted by asala


Nile TV say the president will make some remarks shortly,

I expect him to step down.

The world is now telling him it's "time to go".

So even though I may be a bit ahead of myself here, it looks like he's done for.

From CNN:
Mubarak should prepare to leave

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You and I both know that is a crock. These aren't extremeist muslims. They are a populous of intelligent muslims in which a majority is under the age of 30 years old.. They have even gathered around the museums to protect them from from lootrs. You must be a right winger. I think that ATS needs to rid itself of those like you who spew uneducated bile. I can't believe that you would even say something like that. There are plenty of muslims that would serve a good purpose in office and do a great service to the world. Extremeist only make up a small number of muslims and by the way I am not a muslim. Good grief!

Originally posted by PuterMan
I find it somewhat curious that the NDP headquarters building that has been burning for hours now has not collapsed down in it's own footprint like other buildings - building 7 comes to mind - have done in the past.

bwahahah .... you have in me in stiches with that.

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Is there a thread just for this? If not, it might be a good idea to give it one get this message out with better coverage?

Originally posted by asala
Rumours of the parliament saying "Egypt is in his safe hands" of the President...

But general Egyptian TV has not shown that? But rumours it could be one of the other satellite stations,

Which would mean i guess the military would be playing a larger role

Nile TV say the president will make some remarks shortly,

He is speaking right now on CNN! (The President of Egypt)

Saying he is working with the people!

Live speech now

Egypt parliament speaker says President Mubarak remains in control.


Mubarak says he regrets innocent victims and casualties on both sides.

I just read this post on twitter saying:

RT@MMFlint:Richard Engel now on MSNBC saying 9 limos just pulled into VIP terminal at Cairo airport. People then took off in 3 private jets.

Egyptian president- "there is a fine line between freedom and chaos" he on live rite now english.aljazeera.net...

Speach:

Mubarak claims today's demonstrations would not have taken place if there was no freedom in Egypt.

Mubarak: will respond to any threats that threaten public order

Muburak says he is on the side of freedom of each citizen, but won't let anything threat security of country

Mubarak: Political and social reforms will continue

He's saying he wants a typical society, a democratic society for Egypt. He wants the economy for all, and for it to be bettered. He's talking about creating universal programs for youth to protect Egypt's civilization. These demonstrations show, according to him, a desire to ruin security.