Tahrir starting to buzz with more protesters arriving. Strange to hear same slogans two years later. But w a diff prez. #egypt
Clashes in the edges of Tahrir but square largely peaceful so far.
Marches begin to close in from other parts of Cairo onto Tahrir.
Protests happening outside central cairo too...Local reports of tear gas used on protesters in Alexandria.
New chant this time: MB have ruined the country#Egypt .
Interviewed one woman who says she's come to Tahrir because she doesn't want to be forced to leave the country.
Another woman says she's utterly disappointed two years later...but brought her son to show him the strenght of Egyptians.
Local reports some protesters were trying to enter Morsi's home but were blocked by security.
Health ministry says 61 people injured in clashes so far in Cairo.
Young man who used Twitter to galvanize Egyptians says answer now is not protest but strikes.
Riot police use tear gas against protesters in several spots including near prez palace.
RT @cairocitylimits: So much tear gas in so many places we should include it in the weather report
I see several local tweeps reporting that the army is moving into Suez.
Morsi tweets condolences to victims of Suez violence.
In a late-night mini-barrage of tweets, Morsi calls on citizens to express themselves peacefully.
RT @RobertMackey: No Saturday show MT @rbecker51 MT @daliaabbas: If Morsi addressing Egypt by twitter doesn't make @TheDailyShow tomorro ...
RT @monaeltahawy: My firmed @BikoB was stabbed in the back with a small knife last night while trying to stop sexual harassment in Tahri ...
Today's challenge: poss verdict in the worst case of soccer violence in #Egypt's long history of soccer. Die hard fans promised retribution.
Judge in Port Said soccer violence hands down death penalty to several accused...Ahly team fans celebrate.
Decision averts immediate threats of violence from those fans in Cairo...naturally in Port Said things will be different.
Post soccer violence verdict, more violence, in Port Said. Clashes, tear gas, reports of fatalities.
Info min delivers statement,says State will impose curfew, state of emerg, in unstable areas, if necessary. meanwhile cairo clashes restart
A mostly quiet Cairo morning after police cleared sporadic protests overnight. We'll see if that lasts.
Wow. Aljaz reporting 7,047 Syrian refugees crossed into Jordan in 48 hours.
RT @RawyaRageh: The people want the downfall of the regime - the chant now at #PortSaid funerals #Egypt
Sporadic, small clashes near Tahrir starting up again.
Port Said clashes start up again following funerals for the victims of yesterday's clashes.
Foreign affairs advisory says embassy in Cairo closed for today, advises Canadians against all travel to Port Said and Suez due to violence
US embassy limits services too, British closes, all due simply to proximity to some of the clashes near Tahrir.
RT @bencnn: Policemen expel #Egypt interior minister from funeral for comrades killed in latest clashes. Watch this space. #Jan28
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#Egypt State television says Morsi to address nation tonight re: situation.
What we've seen in past days are practices that are unfamiliar to Egyptians and the revolution. #Egypt #Morsi
#Morsi calls the violence of past days counter-revolutionary.
We will face any threat to security of the country firmly. #Morsi #Egypt
Morsi says he's instructed interior ministry to deal firmly and strongly with anyone who terrorize people, block roads etc.#Egypt
State apparatus is capable of protecting the country, Morsi says pointing his finger.
Morsi decided: 1. state of emergency in Port Said, Suez, Ismaliya, for 30 days. and curfew.
If I am forced to do more than that, to protect the country, then I will - I won't hesitate for a moment. #Morsi
Tahrir starting to buzz with more protesters arriving. Strange to hear same slogans two years later. But w a diff prez. #egyptby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 11:13:25 AM
