PROTESTERS IN CAIRO seem undeterred by warnings issued by their government and are gearing up for a sixth day of demonstrations, as President Hosni Mubarak continues to cling to power.

As many as 100 people have already died in the unrest, the Guardian reports.

Citizens are arming themselves to protect against against looters and marauders – after the police withdrew following clashes with protesters, RTÉ reports. Armed groups have also entered prisons to release thousands of inmates after guards abandoned their posts.

Meanwhile, arrangements are being made for the emergency evacuations of foreign citizens currently in Egypt, with both the United States and Turkey sending planes to the country, reports Sky News.

Ha’aretz reports that 20,000 people have gathered on the streets of Cairo,with many gathering in Tahrir Square.

The military has been dispersed to maintain some control in the capital, leading to poignant scenes of soldiers standing before tanks covered in anti-government graffiti reading: “Down with Mubarak. Down with the despot. Down with the traitor. Pharaoh out of Egypt!” , RTÉ reports.