Truce in Mohamed Mahmoud battle field

General prosecution given opportunity to investigate the extent of violence in attacks on protesters between Tahrir Square and the Ministry of Interior

Central Security Forces (CSF) have withdrawn from Mohamed Mahmoud Street, the scene of constant clashes and tear gas attacks by the forces ove the past five days. The apparent cessation of hostilities comes as protesters start to enter the street off Tahrir Square, according to an Ahram Online reporter.
Protesters say that the police retreat comes after a truce agreed upon by a number of independant figures and the Ministry of Interior.
The street is littered with debris from the battles and the smell of tear gas still permeates the air, stinging the eyes of protesters who walk back and forth chanting "We will not leave, he [SCAF] should leave" and "Muslims and Christians are one hand."
"The truce is only temprory," a protester told Ahram Online as the people on the street are asked to return to Tahrir Square. "It is only to give a chance to the general procecution [who went to investigate the clashes] to finish their mission. However we don't trust the police. They might attack again at any time."
Many protesters went back to the square to rest. Meanwhile animal rights activists have been busy rescuing pets stranded in a petshop on the street.
CSF armoured vehicles are still in streets leading to Tahrir Square.