Violent clashes erupt in Egypt

Funny how all the violence has come from the dictator's 'supporters', isn't it?

Egypt's upheaval takes dangerous new turn

Violence erupts in the streets of Cairo as thousands of Mubarak supporters attack protesters.

Whips, firebombs 

Also: 

• Anderson Cooper attacked
• Obama pressures Mubarak
• U.S. staffers evacuated

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Violence has erupted in Cairo, initiated by pro-Mubarak forces

CNN Is reporting that the Egyptian Army has entered Tahrir Square and tear gas has been fired. Also, men on horses and camels have been attacking the pro-democracy protesters.

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The situation in Cairo has turned ugly. Sounds like Mubarak has sent his thugs to wreak havoc. Al Jazeera's live blog is providing up-to-date coverage here.

This is one of the latest updates:

3:27pm Al Jazeera reporting that more than 100 people have been injured in the past hour after suspected government supporters, including plain clothed policemen, entered Tahrir Square and attacked anti-Mubarak demonstrators.

And, here's the article from Al Jazeera:

Earlier, witnesses said thousands of pro-Mubarak supporters had entered the square. Opposition groups said Mubarak had sent in thugs to suppress the protest.

Also in Cairo, Al Jazeera's Jane Dutton, said that "hundreds of anti-government supporters were running from the square, including many women and children".

Fighting took place around army tanks deployed around the square, with stones bouncing off the armoured vehicles. Soldiers did not intervene.

Several groups were involved in fist fights, and some were using clubs. The opposition also said many among the pro-Mubarak crowd were policemen in plainclothes.

"Members of security forces dressed in plain clothes and a number of thugs have stormed Tahrir Square," three opposition groups said in a statement.

CNN's Anderson Cooper was in the middle of the mayhem. He also reported that the military is just standing by, not doing anything. And, Anderson reported he got punched in the head "ten times or so."

Mubarak chose to attack his own people. He's been doing that for decades. But, this time, the whole world is watching.

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'Just saw a foreign journalist being chased by a mob with weapons. He was alone. They got him. God help him.'

CBS reports on Twitter updates about Egypt.

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Former Asst Sec of State: Violence caused by 'rent-a-crowds,' Mubarak supporters obviously hired

Jamie Rubin just said on CNN that the violent crowds in Egypt are clearly 'rent-a-crowds,' and that Mubarak's supporters who are now amassing publicly have clearly been hired.

Egypt is on the verge of exploding today, and everyone agrees that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak started it, likely with the intent of freaking out the world and forcing them to accept a violent crackdown. Guess what? All it's doing is convincing people that Mubarak has to resign now.