Thursday, February 3, 2011

Facebook post that sparked Egyptian unrest

he Facebook appeal by Asmaa Mahfouz led to popular protests that saw tens of thousands congregating at Tahrir Square to demand an end to Mubarak's unbridled 30-year rule. Mubarak has said he is ready to step down at the end of his term in September, but has refused to quit immediately now. Violent clashes during the protests have left six dead and over 800 injured.Asmaa Mahfouz told Al-Mihwar TV

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