Amnesty International has called on Egyptian authorities not to clamp down on the scheduled nationwide demonstrations January 25, following reports of police threats to opposition members.

Thousands of Egyptians are scheduled to take to the streets on January 25 Day of Rage demonstration at the invitation of the "6 April Youth" group.

Under the slogan "Together, on 25 January for Freedom, Justice, and Citizenship," 17 political parties and forces issued a statement, calling on Egyptians to participate in a demonstration scheduled for

The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has confirmed that it will takepart in the Day of Rage protests scheduled for January 25.

"Where can I find a Tunisian flag?" The question flooded Egyptian blogs, tweeter and Facebook pages minutes after news that popular protests had forced out long-time Tunisian dictator Zine el

The Salafi Movement for Change announced its participation in the Day of Wrath next Tuesday. The movement also said in its statement that it had

Jordanians engaged in a mass sit in where more than 3,000 Jordanian trade unionists, Islamists and leftists sat outside parliament protesting against the government's economic policies.

The mass demonstrations in Tunisia did not just happen overnight; resentment has been brewing for some time in the country.

Arab countries, particularly Egypt, are witnessing tension and serious incidents which threaten to shake the unity of the people, and specifically in Egypt.

For two weeks expanding protests have been taking place in Tunisia initially flaring in the state of Sidi Bouzid. Security forces confronted protestors, arresting lawyers and activists who were in