Protesters Settle Into Tahrir Square, Waiting For Mubarak To Leave -- CBS News
Saturday in Tahrir Square, the mood had soured. People were on edge. Some of them had fresh bandages on their noses or scalps, battle scars, reminders of last week's rock-throwing melee in the heart of Cairo.
The Egyptian Army, the muscle keeping this event under control, seemed to be tightening the pressure on protesters. Soldiers and tanks choked off much of the free access to the square.
Senior commanders have made it no secret: they're tired of the spectacle. They believe protesters have made their point and should now go home.
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