Millions call for an Egypt without Mubarak
Millions of protesters across Egypt have pledged to keep demonstrating as long as out-of-favor President Hosni Mubarak and his government refuse to resign.
Anti-government protesters say they will stand firm for freedom and democracy. They say President Mubarak needs to hear their voice and give up power immediately. Crisis continues to grip Egypt, as protests against President Mubarak enter their 12th day. Millions of people have gathered in Cairo's Liberation Square, calling on Mubarak to immediately step down. Egyptians also continued massive anti-government rallies on Saturday across major cities of the country. Large rallies were also held in other cities including Alexandria and Suez. The rallies were largely peaceful. However, gunfire and street battles between the protesters and government forces were reported in Cairo.
This comes as Mubarak has held talks with key cabinet ministers to try to kick-start an economy hit by the ongoing protests. Egyptian officials have delayed reopening of the country's stock exchange as anti-government protests continue. Egypt's stock exchange was scheduled to reopen on Monday. However, the state-run MENA says no decision has been made as to when it will resume business. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have also held demonstrations in support of the Egyptian revolution.
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