ElBaradei: Mubarak 'should leave in dignity'

Egyptian protesters have massed for sweeping "departure day" demonstrations to force President Hosni Mubarak out of office.

Tens of thousands have filled Cairo's central Tahrir Square, the epicentre of the 11 straight days of protests to oust Mubarak.

Many of the demonstrators prayed in the open with the prayer leader calling for patience until victory.

In an interview with a US TV network last night, Mr Mubarak said he wants to quit but fears chaos would result.

One of the leaders of the protest movement, Nobel prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei said Mubarak should step down now with dignity.

Mubarak “should hear the clear voice coming from the people and leave in dignity.”

He dismissed concessions so far by Mubarak, calling them “piecemeal,” adding “it’s a question of trust, and the trust is gone.”

He told reporters there should be a year-long transition to democracy under a temporary constitution with a presidential council of several people, including a military representative.