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The BBC is reporting this morning that the widespread protests against the ongoing political rule of President Hosni Mubarak has now reached the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh, with barricades being erected in front of resort hotels. It is believed that the president may actually be at his summer dwelling, which is part of a hotel complex in the area. Although the situation on the Red Sea coast seems calm, it is important to bear in mind that many of the workers in the resort towns have roots and family in the areas that are currently affected. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is now advising that Britons in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez should leave if it is safe for them to do so. This does not apply to people in Red Sea resort areas at this time.

Many Wetpixel members live and work in Egypt and I’m sure we all send them our support in what must be a difficult time.