Egypt
Thousands of people flocked to Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Sunday, despite it being a workday. Muslims took time out to pray and welcomed Christians who also gathered with them. The protesters are continuing to voice their demand that President Hosni Mubarak immediately step down from office. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Tahrir Square in Cairo on Sunday. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Light rain Saturday night turned the center of Cairo’s Tahrir Square into a tarp-covered campground. The atmosphere on Sunday was more relaxed than in days past as anti-government protesters continued to gather. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
A Muslim women weeps Sunday morning as anti-government protesters continue to congregate in downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Advertisement
Social networking sites such as Twitter have been credited with helping protesters mobilize for the anti-government demonstrations in downtown Cairo. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
A man weeps while holding up an Egyptian newspaper with the photographs of those killed in the anti-government protests that began nearly two weeks ago. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
A man who made his way into the center of the anti-government protesters in Tahrir Square is silenced after he shouted his support for President Hosni Mubarak.
. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Protesters make clear their disdain for President Hosni Mubarak. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)