News Alert: Egypt's Army Signals Steps to Take Power

Written By Anonymous on February 10, 2011 | 7:58 AM

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The New York Times
Thu, February 10, 2011 -- 10:57 AM ET
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Egypt's Army Signals Steps to Take Power

Egypt's armed forces said on Thursday that they were taking
"necessary measures to protect the nation and support the
legitimate demands of the people," a signal that the military
intends to take a commanding role in governing the country.

There was no immediate confirmation that the army intended to
replace the government named by President Hosni Mubarak, but
protesters in Cairo roared approval at the news that the
military was moving to supplant the government they have
steadfastly opposed.

Jubilant chants of "The Army and the people in one hand!"
could be heard on broadcasts from Tahrir Square.

There was no information about what role Mr. Mubarak or his
new vice president, Omar Suleiman, would play in a military
government. The announcement came on the 17th day of unrest
in Egypt, bolstered by strikes and protests among
professional groups in Cairo and workers across the country.

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