<——— Tahrir Square tonight, as the protestors grow to millions demanding the ousting of Hosni Mubarak after three decades of dictatorial rule and widespread poverty under his regime. Mubarak’s curfew, which by this stage is effectively symbolic of his determination not to relinquish power despite it being ripped from his hands, is tonight again being blatantly ignored by protestors and the army alike. The Egyptian army has confirmed that they will definitely not use force against the protestors, while the police are returning to duty with guarantees of no attacks against protestors. There is little argument that his regime is now in it’s last days of power.
The people of Egypt have defied fear, attacks, poverty, hunger, state-sponsored looting and seven long days and nights of protest and finally, it seems that they will get what they’re fighting so desperately for; real change, real democracy and real hope for their future, and the future of their country.
Kudos to the Egyptian people, they’re a humbling reminder never to lose your faith in humanity.
