"As massive street demonstrations are met with widespread violence in Algeria, the country is reporting that many Facebook accounts have been deleted or blocked by the government, in an effort to stifle protests against President Abdelaziz Boutifleka, activists on Twitter reported around midday in the country.

They also said that the government is working fast to cut off all Internet providers in the country. All part of the effort to quell Egypt-inspired protests aimed at ending the 12-year rule of Bouteflika."

Anonymous has announced attacks on Algerian state internet sites, and reports suggest that the Presidential site ( http://www.elmouradia.dz/) has already been taken down.

One thousand protestors are reported to be gathering for a pro-democracy rally in Oran, Algeria's second largest city.

In Algiers police are attempting to seal off all entrances to the Premier Mai Square, to stop more protestors from entering. Numbers are now estimated at 5000. At least 50 women have bene arrested, along with 4 opposition Deputies.

Reports now that despite repressive measures, the crowd in Algiers has swelled to 10 000. Police have fired warning shots, and a "pro-regime" counter demo which police have allowed free reign for, is attacking protestors with stones. Demonstrators are insisting that their rally is peaceful.

A solidarity gathering has been called outside the Algerian Consulate in London 2-4pm in solidarity with the protests in Algeria 6 Hyde Park Gate SW7 5EW.

Algerian state tv has reported a "few dozen protestors" whilst crowd numbers are estimated at up to 15 000, and arrests could be as high as 1 500.New chants of "Bouteflika Serraq" (Bouteflika the Thief).Demonstrators report having their phones taken away by the police to stop them tweeting, and a video of an attempt to break out of a kettle has been posted.