Cairo, Egypt
Protesters packed Cairo Tahrir Square at noon on Tuesday, shoulder against shoulder, as major groups are still flooded area for the project of "March of millions."
The soldiers stood guard and helicopters hovered overhead as protesters gathered to demand the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.
The Egyptian government troops stationed at key locations and Internet service is interrupted when militants pledged to organize large demonstrations in Cairo, Alexandria and other cities on Tuesday - a week after the demonstrations have begun to demand an end to almost 30 years of Mubarak's government.
In Cairo, protesters have their own checkpoints to prevent weapons of Tahrir - or Liberation - Square.
Within the square, the atmosphere was quiet.
People brought food and drinks to share. Families were together, with parents saying that they came for their children. One group chanted "Down with Mubarak", while others listened to patriotic music.
Scattered groups of protesters supporting Mubarak was also in the region, which has been a focal point for demonstrations against the government.
"No liars," shouted pro-Mubarak, as this group was heading towards the rally site.
Within the square, protesters proposed march to the presidential palace Mubarak.
He said: "Mubarak can have thick skin, but we have more sharp nails."
The embattled president has given no indication that he intends to relinquish power, and the Interior Ministry said Monday that it intends to close its mobile phone networks in preparation for protests Tuesday. As of 11:00 (04:00 ET), some mobile phone service in the country was still in progress.
Banks and schools were also closed, and there was a curfew to keep people on the street after 15 hours, but protesters defied the curfew earlier.
Be "very dramatic and perhaps even a decisive day," said Nicholas Burns, a professor of diplomacy at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and a former U.S. undersecretary of state.
"If the military cracks down on peaceful protesters in the streets of Cairo or Alexandria, which is crucial," he said.
The army said late Monday it would not open fire on peaceful demonstrators.
Late in the evening of Monday, Google announced a new technology option that could help the Egyptians to circumvent the restrictions on mobile phone services and internet.
The "talk to tweet" service allows people with no internet connection to allow voice messages to be automatically converted into a tweet, according to a description on the Google Blog.
Political instability has crippled trade and disrupted the daily life in Egypt.
State television reported Monday that the crisis has cost the country an estimated 69 billion pounds Egyptian (almost 12 billion dollars) and put its economy back in six months.
ATM screens went dark. Gas stations running out of fuel. Long lines snaked around bakeries and supermarkets, shops began to adjust the amount of food for customers to buy.
Men with makeshift weapons guarded neighborhoods, creating checkpoints to fill the void left when the police stopped patrolling the streets.
During the events of last Friday, thousands of riot police and plainclothes clashed violently with protesters in a brutal repression.
Since then, the country of the powerful military forces have had a strong presence on the streets as protests continued largely peaceful.
"The presence of Egyptian forces on the street is to your advantage to protect the security and peace," an unnamed military spokesman announced on the evening of Monday, state television. "Your armed forces not to use violence against the people know that they have always played an important role at all times the great history of Egypt."
Cairo Ramses Hilton soldiers had put a new issue flak jacket - directly from their boxes - the morning of Tuesday.
The troops are mingling of demonstrators in Tahrir Square in Cairo.
"There is no aggressive behavior of the army against peaceful rallies," human rights activist Ramy Raoof said Tuesday morning. "We hope that in a few hours, the same will happen. We hope that the military escalation against us. "
Mubarak, 82, who has imposed an emergency decree after the 1981 assassination of his predecessor, Anwar el-Sadat. Since then, he ruled with an iron fist. The wave of protests against the Mubarak regime has emerged after the uprising of Tunisia, who devoted his long-standing high on Jan. 14.
Unconfirmed reports suggest up to 300 people may have been killed during the protests, said High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Tuesday. CNN could not independently confirm the casualties. Human Rights Watch has reported 80 deaths in two hospitals in Cairo, Alexandria 36 deaths and 13 killed in Suez.
"I urge the Egyptian authorities to ensure police and other security forces are taking care to avoid excessive use of force, and the need for a thorough investigation on the role of security forces in the violence that took place in recent days, "Pillay said in a statement.
Although it is widely accepted Mubarak was grooming his son Gamal, as his successor, the plan was complicated by the demands of democracy.
Mubarak on Saturday dismissed the government and its designation as a long-term intelligence chief Omar Suleiman, Vice-president - the first time he has reached this office, because he came to power in 1981.
Suleiman said on Monday it had begun to discuss reform with the opposition parties. Speaking on state television, Suleiman said that a package of reforms should be established "soon." "The other parties will also have a role to play, leading to genuine political reform," said Suleiman.
But there were no details on what proposals could be on the table or that the parties were involved.
Several opposition movements were represented on the streets during the demonstrations.
Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Secretary General of the Wafd party told CNN followers were "very active".
Raoof, human rights activist, said many people in different aspects to unite around a common goal.
"There is no political group of people are leading. There is no leading figures. People are going in a very organic way ... people just do," he said .
But others said they opposed the protests.
"I am appalled by the revolution in Tahrir Square," said Muna Al-Mahdi, his voice shaking with emotion as he spoke of his neighborhood of Cairo's middle class. "We do not represent us. It is our opinion. We are here to continue with Mubarak only.
"Give him two months to give time to work," he said. "And then you can go in peace."
Protesters packed Cairo Tahrir Square at noon on Tuesday, shoulder against shoulder, as major groups are still flooded area for the project of "March of millions."
The soldiers stood guard and helicopters hovered overhead as protesters gathered to demand the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.
The Egyptian government troops stationed at key locations and Internet service is interrupted when militants pledged to organize large demonstrations in Cairo, Alexandria and other cities on Tuesday - a week after the demonstrations have begun to demand an end to almost 30 years of Mubarak's government.
In Cairo, protesters have their own checkpoints to prevent weapons of Tahrir - or Liberation - Square.
Within the square, the atmosphere was quiet.
People brought food and drinks to share. Families were together, with parents saying that they came for their children. One group chanted "Down with Mubarak", while others listened to patriotic music.
Scattered groups of protesters supporting Mubarak was also in the region, which has been a focal point for demonstrations against the government.
"No liars," shouted pro-Mubarak, as this group was heading towards the rally site.
Within the square, protesters proposed march to the presidential palace Mubarak.
He said: "Mubarak can have thick skin, but we have more sharp nails."
The embattled president has given no indication that he intends to relinquish power, and the Interior Ministry said Monday that it intends to close its mobile phone networks in preparation for protests Tuesday. As of 11:00 (04:00 ET), some mobile phone service in the country was still in progress.
Banks and schools were also closed, and there was a curfew to keep people on the street after 15 hours, but protesters defied the curfew earlier.
Be "very dramatic and perhaps even a decisive day," said Nicholas Burns, a professor of diplomacy at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and a former U.S. undersecretary of state.
"If the military cracks down on peaceful protesters in the streets of Cairo or Alexandria, which is crucial," he said.
The army said late Monday it would not open fire on peaceful demonstrators.
Late in the evening of Monday, Google announced a new technology option that could help the Egyptians to circumvent the restrictions on mobile phone services and internet.
The "talk to tweet" service allows people with no internet connection to allow voice messages to be automatically converted into a tweet, according to a description on the Google Blog.
Political instability has crippled trade and disrupted the daily life in Egypt.
State television reported Monday that the crisis has cost the country an estimated 69 billion pounds Egyptian (almost 12 billion dollars) and put its economy back in six months.
ATM screens went dark. Gas stations running out of fuel. Long lines snaked around bakeries and supermarkets, shops began to adjust the amount of food for customers to buy.
Men with makeshift weapons guarded neighborhoods, creating checkpoints to fill the void left when the police stopped patrolling the streets.
During the events of last Friday, thousands of riot police and plainclothes clashed violently with protesters in a brutal repression.
Since then, the country of the powerful military forces have had a strong presence on the streets as protests continued largely peaceful.
"The presence of Egyptian forces on the street is to your advantage to protect the security and peace," an unnamed military spokesman announced on the evening of Monday, state television. "Your armed forces not to use violence against the people know that they have always played an important role at all times the great history of Egypt."
Cairo Ramses Hilton soldiers had put a new issue flak jacket - directly from their boxes - the morning of Tuesday.
The troops are mingling of demonstrators in Tahrir Square in Cairo.
"There is no aggressive behavior of the army against peaceful rallies," human rights activist Ramy Raoof said Tuesday morning. "We hope that in a few hours, the same will happen. We hope that the military escalation against us. "
Mubarak, 82, who has imposed an emergency decree after the 1981 assassination of his predecessor, Anwar el-Sadat. Since then, he ruled with an iron fist. The wave of protests against the Mubarak regime has emerged after the uprising of Tunisia, who devoted his long-standing high on Jan. 14.
Unconfirmed reports suggest up to 300 people may have been killed during the protests, said High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Tuesday. CNN could not independently confirm the casualties. Human Rights Watch has reported 80 deaths in two hospitals in Cairo, Alexandria 36 deaths and 13 killed in Suez.
"I urge the Egyptian authorities to ensure police and other security forces are taking care to avoid excessive use of force, and the need for a thorough investigation on the role of security forces in the violence that took place in recent days, "Pillay said in a statement.
Although it is widely accepted Mubarak was grooming his son Gamal, as his successor, the plan was complicated by the demands of democracy.
Mubarak on Saturday dismissed the government and its designation as a long-term intelligence chief Omar Suleiman, Vice-president - the first time he has reached this office, because he came to power in 1981.
Suleiman said on Monday it had begun to discuss reform with the opposition parties. Speaking on state television, Suleiman said that a package of reforms should be established "soon." "The other parties will also have a role to play, leading to genuine political reform," said Suleiman.
But there were no details on what proposals could be on the table or that the parties were involved.
Several opposition movements were represented on the streets during the demonstrations.
Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Secretary General of the Wafd party told CNN followers were "very active".
Raoof, human rights activist, said many people in different aspects to unite around a common goal.
"There is no political group of people are leading. There is no leading figures. People are going in a very organic way ... people just do," he said .
But others said they opposed the protests.
"I am appalled by the revolution in Tahrir Square," said Muna Al-Mahdi, his voice shaking with emotion as he spoke of his neighborhood of Cairo's middle class. "We do not represent us. It is our opinion. We are here to continue with Mubarak only.
"Give him two months to give time to work," he said. "And then you can go in peace."