The Egyptian government on Thursday broadened its crackdown on a 10-day uprising that has shaken its rule, arresting journalists and human rights advocates across city, while offering more concessions in a bid to win support from a population growing frustrated with a devastated economy and scenes of chaos in the streets. The campaign was a startling blend of the oldest tactics of an authoritarian government — stoking fears of foreigners — with the air of sincerity of a repentant order.
As protesters battled crowds rallied by the government for a second day, organizers sought to rally even bigger demonstrations for Friday — dubbed the “Friday of departure” — in hopes of keeping the momentum behind a popular uprising that has demanded that Mr. Mubarak step down after three decades in power. At the same time, Egypt vice President with opposition representatives held a dialogue, where the two sides agreed to set up a special committee, study constitutional and legislative reform, etc on 6th, Feb. According to the dialogue after statement, the committee shall be established in the late early march, members include judicial and politicians. Statement that opposition agreed to President Hosni Mubarak after September this year, and ensure no longer seek reelection peaceful transition and free and fair elections. The statement also said, the parties agree that would also set up another committee, handle to lift media restrictions and depending on national security situation of emergency problem such as end.
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