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CNN's Ivan Watson is reporting new intense gunfire just moments ago in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Anderson has the live breaking news details on the crisis in Egypt.
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@Mike, formerly from Syracuse
I've been wondering if anything is going to happen in Turkey. They really are the closest to a democracy. I hear that there is now some unrest in Bahrain...this appears to be a revolution, however, the outcome is not looking good.
Anderson and Crew! the video you just showed was very disturbing... especially when you mentioned that Military personnel didn't do anything! I hope and pray for you and your crew and other journalists who cover horrible stories like this.
Gosh Scary Scary Scary Anderson!!! Glad you all are safe!!! Just continue to be. I've been glued to the internet and the TV all day. Thank you for your brave coverage. Stay safe.
I've never heard so much fear in Anderson's voice and in the voice's of so many reporters and journalists. It seems like Murbarek is fighting back in a violent way. It's him and his regime against his own people.
Okay, I'm really frighten for you reporting over there. Please Leave, Anderson and crew.
Doesn't it seem odd that a thousand prisoners escaped from the Cairo prison, and then a bunch of thugs appear today as Mubarik supporters?
Anderson, that was amazing and frankly terrifying video of you and your crew this AM in Egypt. I hope your location is secret and safe now.
I know most of us want to intervene on the situation in Egypt, however, if we in the US were having violent disagreements with each other, would we want other countries to tell us what to do or invade our shores to calm us down?
I agree that it SHOULD be the responsibility of all nations but sadly the UN member countries spend most of their time squabbling among themselves and voting in blocs that prevent any legitimate action.
Anderson,at what point would you feel you need to leave?
Peace and blessings
Deb
Ivan, Anderson, Hala and Ben, please keep yourselves safe while bringing us the news.
I watched the earlier coverage showing both your crew and Hala getting roughed up. I would have been terrified. I'm sure it's frightening for all you you too.
Thank you so much for your coverage.
I will have a lot less sympathy for these people if they harm Anderson or any of the CNN crew. Hands off the press!
Oh my goodness... Anderson, you need to get out of there. That is just crazy
andreson,
we love you and need you but you should get out of there. please. and the UN? where?
Sending my love and prayers to you and your team, Anderson. And the same to Ivan. It's very worrisome. I want you guys out of there.
Protesters are still holding position in the tahrir square. I applaud their bravery.
You and all american journalists are in my prayer's to be protected by God...and to get back to USA safe...we are praying for u xo
I wonder if State Dept. knows something about to be happening that they put out evac statement?
The situation in Cairo is definitely out of control. Its amazing to see how Ac and crew are keeping calm, professional a& fearless at the front line. That's what this profession is about. Thanks guys for risking your lives to keep the world informed. Please stay safe....
I wonder what was written on that flag?
It was in Arabic of course.
stay safe!
Anderson, I really appreciate and admire what you guys are doing!
I saw the attack on you and your colleagues online and it's really worrisome. So please be careful!
We can ascertain that the pro-Mubarak mob is either the police force in civil or gangs and civil servants hired by Mubarak Government to create chaos! I myself experienced the same type of situation back in 2005 in Ethiopia when the people tried to request peacefully the government to end its 15 years brutal regime. The response from the gvt was simple – killing peaceful demonstrators with live bullets – more than 300 lost their lives. So I fear the worse for the Egyptian people unless an urgent measure is taken now – Mubarak should leave!
Take care and be safe
Stay safe!
Thank you for bringing the story of how important freedom is!!!
Good luck to the people of Egypt! May they succeed in bringing democracy to their country.
Thank you Anderson, Hala, Ben, Ivan, and your entire team.
be careful. your job is very dangerous. i am glad internet is back on
Joe took some fantastic photos!
I hope that he didn't put himself in danger.
I firmly believe there is plenty of action and aggressive talks going on. We just aren't privy to it yet. It's being done privately through channels. We'll hear more soon I'm sure.
Anderson, you and your team should get out of there and head for the airport! If nothing else, you should evacuate Ivan Watson out of the square. It's not safe...
Egyptians are making history, and world is watching. Just Watching.
Simple Too late for Hosni Mubarak
We understand the need to tell the story of what is happening in Egypt but it has turned into a lawless state so please get all of the CNN staff out of there now – it is not worth it!
I am surprised no one knew about these pro-Mubarak demonstrators especially if they say that these are the same thugs Mubarak's people used to stuff the ballot boxes.
@Starr,
Thanks for that information. I'm sure that an oil company offering money to people who've been in a situation where food is running low, money, everything closed, etc. they were playing on the desperation of some.
This is so sad and pretty common in the dictatorships. I remember watching the same thing during the uprising in my home country Iran. The Basij was paid by the police to go in and attack people, rape, shot etc. It was the Basij that killed Neda in Tehran.
I hope the people of Egypt don't give up and fight for their freedom.
Anderson and team, take extra care and come back soon!
Hi Anderson and crew please stay safe. It's so bad out there, can't really trust anyone at this point.
It is a horrible shame to watch the aspirations of a people crushed before our eyes. I am ashamed by the lack of pressure from our US government.
We helped Mubarek oppress his countrymen for decades and now we are apparently silent while his henchmen turn an incredible, peaceful movement for democracy into a bloodbath.
This will go down in infamy just like Wounded Knee, Kent State, and Tienanman Square.
There are no real democracies in the 47 majority Muslim countries. The closest is Turkey, which limits personal freedoms like religion. The odds that this will turn out with Egypt as a real democracy are very small.
Folks, that bloody scene disturbs me.. I cannot take it.. I am sorry.. got to bid you all peace... will talk to you tomorrow.
I also heard reported earlier that Mubarak declared he had a "PhD in" stubborness.
Such arrogance! What would make him leave, maybe the army staging a coup?
I believe it's been more than adequately reported that the Egyptians want an open society, not a radical Islamaic one.
I think the people should go back home and wait for election time because this way is not helping anyone for the better.
Please stay safe Anderson and crew and great reporting. i think that Western democracies should stand up together and support the people of Egypt. Mubarak needs to leave and put some type of transitional government in place until elections can be held. If he doesnt i think this could get a whole lot worse, and maybe even cause serious ramifications in the region.
In watching various coverage Brian Williams spoke to a woman in her 70's who is trapped in her home near the square. I understand the State Department is urging all American's who wish to leave to get out of the country, but what do people to do when they are trapped.
My heart goes out to all in Egypt and wish them Peace.
This sounds like it will continue to escalate.
Anderson,
I am worried about you..... Please come home safe right away!!!!!!! State Dept said that you need come back home.
Aman I see your quote, here is another.
“Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” Benjamin Franklin
Hosny Mubarak is killing us, and we were supposed to be the pride of the Egyptian youth who'll take the country to the future, I want to cry
There's a time to report and a time to retreat. It is important to report to the rest of the world, however one cannot do that injured or worse. If in fact it is serious enough for Anderson and his crew to take refuge w/o indication of light/equipment why in the world is Ivan still out in the public square?
My thoughts are w/ the people of Egypt and their family members around the globe.
Thanks for all of the live coverage today its appreciated. But please do put your lives and family before the need to cover this story. The world understands, so stay safe and get out as soon as possible.
anybody with a camera is getting attacked today
hey anderson and all; you guys are safe right now, but how are you going to get out of there and home safe? where is nic robertson? and the other correspondents? come home as soon as it's safe to do so.
@Jo Ann,
The "Pro-Mubarak supporters" really were something to be worried about.