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Egypt Braces for "March of Millions" on Tuesday

Egypt Braces for "March of Millions" on Tuesday

(Mosaic Video Alert: January 31, 2011) Egypt has entered its seventh day of rage. No one knows yet how it will end. The army intensified its presence around Tahrir Square, the center of the mass demonstrations. Military forces blocked some entrances to the area, as helicopters hovered at a low altitude over the crowd. A rumor spread among protesters that new measures are being taken to prevent more people from joining the sit-in and to disperse those still participating. But according to protesters in Tahrir Square, the two sides are still amicable. In a new escalation, protestors are holding a general strike today and a march of millions on Tuesday.

Egypt Braces for "March of Millions" on Tuesday

(Mosaic Video Alert: January 31, 2011) Egypt has entered its seventh day of rage. No one knows yet how it will end. The army intensified its presence around Tahrir Square, the center of the mass demonstrations. Military forces blocked some entrances to the area, as helicopters hovered at a low altitude over the crowd. A rumor spread among protesters that new measures are being taken to prevent more people from joining the sit-in and to disperse those still participating. But according to protesters in Tahrir Square, the two sides are still amicable. In a new escalation, protestors are holding a general strike today and a march of millions on Tuesday.
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