Protesters have been on the streets of the Egyptian capital Cairo for a sixth day of demonstrations against the rule of President Hosni Mubarak.
The police, involved in violent clashes with protesters in recent days, have largely disappeared from the streets. There is a heavy military presence in the city, but soldiers are not intervening.
The police, involved in violent clashes with protesters in recent days, have largely disappeared from the streets. There is a heavy military presence in the city, but soldiers are not intervening.
Evacuation underway : India and Turkey are evacuating their citizens today.
British Airways said it would put on extra flights from Cairo to Gatwick to fly people home.Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/01/30/exodus-from-egypt-begins-115875-22885038/#ixzz1CXRCViXZ ( More at the Embassy)
Mr Hague said that although flights were coming in and out of Cairo airport, there was a lack of staff there which meant it was not functioning properly.
He said the welfare of British nationals was his top priority and that he had sent extra consular staff to the airport.
He said the welfare of British nationals was his top priority and that he had sent extra consular staff to the airport.
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