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Breaking News & LIVE THREAD- Egypt and Middle East
Various on the internet | 28 January 2011

Posted on 01/28/2011 9:14:48 AM PST by SE Mom

From FOX:

DEVELOPING: Loud explosions and gunfire were heard in the Egyptian capital of Cairo Friday, as protesters demanding the removal of President Hosni Mubarak defied a curfew, Al Jazeera reported. Egyptian television reports the ruling party headquarters in Cairo are on fire.

From TWITTER:

WashingtonPost: Clinton: We urge #Egypt authorities to allow peaceful protest, reverse unprecedented steps it has taken to cut off communications less than 20 seconds ago


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To: publana

Just got a breaking news email from FOX: US Advises Americans to leave Egypt.

50,000 Americans are in Egypt.


2,261 posted on 01/30/2011 2:28:52 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom; Rushmore Rocks; no-to-illegals
>>>>> "Just got a breaking news email from FOX: US Advises Americans to leave Egypt.

50,000 Americans are in Egypt." <<<<

Thank you for this update... wonder precisely what took so long for this decision to be made?

Perhaps now there will be official airlifts; LOTS of people are trying to get out of Egypt.

2,262 posted on 01/30/2011 2:41:49 AM PST by hennie pennie
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To: brityank

Thank you.


2,263 posted on 01/30/2011 2:42:14 AM PST by PghBaldy (Like the Ft Hood Killer, James Earl Ray was just stressed when he killed MLK Jr.)
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To: hennie pennie; All

AymanM #egypt heavier military presence, some roads blocked by tanks. No handshakes bw miitiary & ppl, no citizens sitting on tanks today #jan 25
about 1 hour ago via web

nolanjazeera Also reports of new prison break at Wadi Natrun #Egypt 5000 escapees. Still confirming but had 2 similar reports. Prison guards fled #Jan 25
about 2 hours ago via web

nolanjazeera Sources tell us military now in streets of Sharm el Sheikh! This can’t happen w’out Israel approval under terms of Camp David accords #Jan25
about 2 hours ago via web

nolanjazeera LOT more army on streets today. Roadblocks on traffic on Gala St. More tension btw soldiers/civilians. Situation feels different now #Jan25
about 3 hours ago via web


2,264 posted on 01/30/2011 2:46:47 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: Uncle Ike; Rushmore Rocks; All

1023: The US embassy in Cairo says the state department is making arrangements for US citizens who wish to leave to be flown to Europe


2,265 posted on 01/30/2011 2:58:01 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: no-to-illegals
>>>> "The US embassy in Cairo says the state department is making arrangements for US citizens who wish to leave to be flown to Europe." <<<<<

*ping*

2,266 posted on 01/30/2011 3:05:43 AM PST by hennie pennie
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To: All

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4020986,00.html

The Egyptian army boosted its deployment across the country on Sunday morning in a bid to maintain a state of calm following a bloody weekend and government changes announced by President Hosni Mubarak. The banks, stock exchange and schools remained closed.

The al-Jazeera network reported that military helicopters were hovering over Cairo. Tanks and armored vehicles were stationed on the capital’s streets, mainly outside government buildings and large tourist sites.

Security sources told the al-Arabiya network that thousands of prisoners had escaped from the Wadi el-Natrun Prison, north of Cairo, where radical Islamic activists are held. Some of the inmates managed to escape to Gaza. Palestinian sources said several prisoners had already reached their homes in the Strip.

Cairo officials expect the riots to continue. Mohammed M. Abou El-Enein, chairman of the Industry and Energy Committee at the Egyptian People’s Assembly, said that “the Egyptian security position will change completely within hours.”

He told al-Arabiya that “the army will boost its deployment, the security forces will enter vital areas, and the army will deploy in all parts of Egypt alongside the police forces.”

As for the political aspect, the parliament member said “a significant change is expected in the government. This is a vital demand and it will be fulfilled.”


2,267 posted on 01/30/2011 3:29:28 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom

nolanjazeera AlJazeera crew leave Suez as no longer safe to be there. Direct threats made against jazeera. Unsure where anger originating?Thugs? #Jan25
half a minute ago via web

evanchill Al Jazeera English is now off the air in Egypt. TV is picking up no signal. #jan25
21 minutes ago via HootSuite

evanchill Tora prison in Maadi was the site of a rumored prison break, and my friend said he heard automatic gunfire throughout the night. #jan25
23 minutes ago via HootSuite

AymanM Al Jazeera Arabic and Al Jazeera English have just been taken off air in #Egypt (via phone)
38 minutes ago via web


2,268 posted on 01/30/2011 3:38:12 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom

IanPJ: RT @Jan25voices: AlJazeera headlines now: hundreds of judges marching to Tahrir Square, Heavy gunfire at Ministry of Interior. #Egypt #Aljazeera #Jan25
half a minute ago via web


2,269 posted on 01/30/2011 3:56:23 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: newfreep

Did you try this: http://veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4cf2f67d0ef30 (it is the window that pops open when I access Fox News from that http://wwitv.com/tv_channels/b6056.htm link)


2,270 posted on 01/30/2011 4:02:02 AM PST by PghBaldy (Like the Ft Hood Killer, James Earl Ray was just stressed when he killed MLK Jr.)
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To: SE Mom

” Mohammed M. Abou El-Enein, chairman of the Industry and Energy Committee at the Egyptian People’s Assembly, said that “the Egyptian security position will change completely within hours.” [....] As for the political aspect, the parliament member said “a significant change is expected in the government. This is a vital demand and it will be fulfilled.” “

Just, wow....

Good Morning, Mom.... ;)


2,271 posted on 01/30/2011 4:11:30 AM PST by Uncle Ike (Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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To: hennie pennie
Thank you for this update... wonder precisely what took so long for this decision to be made?

My betting is getting up the willingness to pay for the flights. Pelosi can jet around enjoying fancy food and drink on the taxpayers' tab, but it doesn't sound like the admin was eager to foot the bill for getting her fellow citizens outta Dodge.

2,272 posted on 01/30/2011 4:12:11 AM PST by mewzilla (Hey, Schumer, your Lockerbie report left quite a bit out.)
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To: Uncle Ike

Good Morning Uncle Ike :)

Another day of what if and speculation..

1116 The BBC’s Jon Donnison, in Jerusalem, says there is deep concern behind the scenes in Israel. “One former ambassador said ministers were desperately running between meetings to form a future plan. One concern is the country’s border with Gaza and Egypt’s ability to maintain security along that border.”

1107 The BBC’s Kevin Connolly, in Cairo, says the army is playing an ambiguous role and does not seem to have clear orders, certainly not the crucial order to enforce the curfew. “There is a very febrile atmosphere - there is real fear, on the streets, that stories of prisoners being released and looters roaming the streets are being circulated to sap the will of protesters.”


2,273 posted on 01/30/2011 4:17:02 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom
Per the Beeb, Brits are being told to bug out (of the cities?)...

UK citizens told to leave Egyptian cities after unrest

...but the British gov is not organizing an evac.

2,274 posted on 01/30/2011 4:21:37 AM PST by mewzilla (Hey, Schumer, your Lockerbie report left quite a bit out.)
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To: PghBaldy

Thanks a lot - that works!


2,275 posted on 01/30/2011 4:22:26 AM PST by newfreep (Palin/DeMint 2012 - Bolton: Secy of State)
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To: mewzilla
From the UK mission to the UN...

We recommend that British nationals without a pressing need to be in Cairo, Alexandria or Suez leave by commercial means where it is safe to do so.

2,276 posted on 01/30/2011 4:24:05 AM PST by mewzilla (Hey, Schumer, your Lockerbie report left quite a bit out.)
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To: mewzilla

??? I thought the airports were closed


2,277 posted on 01/30/2011 4:25:35 AM PST by EBH ( Whether you eat your bread or see it vanish into a looter's stomach, is an absolute.)
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To: mewzilla
'Dozens of bodies' found near Cairo prison
2,278 posted on 01/30/2011 4:25:41 AM PST by mewzilla (Hey, Schumer, your Lockerbie report left quite a bit out.)
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To: EBH

Last I heard Delta and Egypt Air weren’t flying, though private jets were getting out.


2,279 posted on 01/30/2011 4:26:40 AM PST by mewzilla (Hey, Schumer, your Lockerbie report left quite a bit out.)
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To: EBH
Some folks are still getting out....

EMG controlling investor flees Egypt - report

2,280 posted on 01/30/2011 4:28:15 AM PST by mewzilla (Hey, Schumer, your Lockerbie report left quite a bit out.)
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