Organisers of a rally for peaceful change in Egypt say they hope one million people will come on to the streets in the biggest show of opposition to Mubarak yet.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide and United Action for Egyptian Christians have held an ecumenical day of prayer for Christians in Egypt.

Human rights groups worldwide have condemned a crackdown on demonstrations in Egypt amid continuing protests against poverty, police abuse and corruption.

Christians Solidarity Worldwide welcomed the conviction of a man involved in the killing of six Coptic Christians, while continuing to oppose the death penalty.