The embattled Mubarak , however , remains in his position as head of the party 's higher council and as head of state despite popular demands that he relinquish power immediately . February 1 brought first massive protest in Tahrir Square . President anti-Mubarak announced January 29 he had sacked his ElBaradei . Clashes between pro- and anti-Mubarak demonstrators began February 1 .
February 1 brought first massive protest in Tahrir Square . President anti-Mubarak announced January 29 he had sacked his ElBaradei . Clashes between pro- and anti-Mubarak demonstrators began February 1 .