Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians have poured into Cairo’s Tahrir Square for the latest protest calling for Hosni Mubarak’s government to step down.<\/p>\n
Correspondents say it is the biggest demonstration since the protests began on 25 January.<\/p>\n
It comes despite the government’s announcement of its plans for a peaceful transfer of power.<\/p>\n
President Mubarak has said he will stay until elections in September.<\/p>\n
In Tahrir Square, attempts by the army to check the identity cards of those joining the demonstration were abandoned because of the sheer weight of numbers.<\/p>\n
Our correspondent says the message to the authorities is simple – there is huge support from all walks of Egyptian life for the protests, and the government’s concessions are not enough.<\/p>\n
Wael Ghonim, a Google executive was detained and blindfolded by state security forces for 12 days, was feted by the crowds as he entered Tahrir Square.<\/p>\n