The Arab League called Thursday for an investigation of the clashes downtown in Tahrir Square on Wednesday night among protesters calling on Mubarak to step down and others supporting him. Violence broke out in the afternoon and lasted into the early morning, leaving at least eight dead and scores injured.
“What happened in Tahrir raises many questions and requires investigation,” said Amr Moussa, Arab League secretary general.
“Not containing the situation quickly harms Egypt's interests and image internationally and will consequently lead to more disruption in Egypt and the whole region.”
Moussa asserted the “necessity of not harming protesters."
Moussa said a transitional phase begain when Mubarak declared Tuesday that he would not run for re-election and that the constitution would be amended to relax requirements for other candidates. Moussa called the compromise greatly important.
