Spartan Daily roundup of the protests in Egypt

Compiled by Ron Gleeson

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XnhHzs91MY&has_verified=1

from Associated Press Video

A man was shot as he and other anti-government activists run from Egyptian military following protests outside the capital of Cairo. Damage was sustained to places of business, homes and cars.

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xWiBCIxjIk

from Russia Today

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Cairo in an attempt to end Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year reign. Protesters charged at police in great numbers, forcing them to use riot shield, batons, tear gas and rubber bullets to fight off the crowds.

3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12351831

from BBC News

Supporters of Mubarak hit the streets of Cairo to protest against his removal from office, chanting phrases such as “He will not leave.” They called for the national military to claim their responsibilities and stand in front of the anti-government riots.

4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12351955

from BBC News

Petrol bombs thrown by protesters at the military as chaos in Cairo reigned through the night.

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpcO2xTx-jM&NR=1&feature=fvwp

from Russia Today

Smoke covers the night streets of Cairo, Egypt, as protesters attempt to overthrow Mubarak. The protesters defied government orders for a curfew which would have helped alleviate the damage done during the night.

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phFd-Kgd7rg&feature=related

from Russia Today

Anti-government protesters aid fellow injured protesters as they continue to strive toward ending Mubarak’s 30-year reign in Egypt. Bloodied protesters were shown being carried away from the protest in the wake of another violent clash.

7. http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/201122124446797789.html

from Al Jazeera English

Thousands of protesters mass in Tahrir Square in Cairo, the new center of the anti-government regime. Pro-democracy and Mubarak supporters clashed in massive quarrels throughout the city.

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