Community | February 11, 2011 | 18 comments

Mubarak Steps Down From Power

source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/11/133674942/egypts-military-throws-its-weight-behind-mubarak

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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak resigned Friday after 30 years in office, bowing to weeks of mass protests that paralyzed the country. Vice President Omar Suleiman announced the news on state television and said control over the affairs of state will be turned over to the military.

"In these difficult circumstances that the country is passing through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to leave the position of the presidency," Suleiman said in brief remarks just after nightfall. "He has commissioned the armed forces council to direct the issues of the state."

The moment the announcement was made, Cairo's Tahrir Square erupted in celebration. People ran through the streets hugging each other and shouting, "Egypt is free!" and "The people have brought down the regime!" Car horns and celebratory shots in the air were heard around the city of 18 million.

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18 comments // Mubarak Steps Down From Power

  • LivingPong
  • juzcuz
    • +1
      juzcuz  

    • Fabulous news! Congratulations all Egyptians for standing your ground, your perseverance, stamina, determination... you can be free & proud now and I trust that new leadership will take you far - for a bright & postive future!

    • 1 year ago
  • AJILIVIZION
  • Schnookums
  • Progresshiv
  • kofan1
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      kofan1  

    • Omar Suleiman is a puppet for the CIA, so he's not nearly the answer for Egypt. They now need a leader who cares for the people.

    • 1 year ago
  • Tim_Patrick
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      Tim_Patrick  

    • This is a great day; not only for the people of Egypt, but to all those in the world who believe that the people have a voice in the affairs of their country. Regardless of how the people of Egypt rebuild their country's government, it will be driven by the passions of the people.

      Egypt's military is greatly respected. I believe that this was a fantastic decision; to have the military handle the country's affairs. Let us hope that a step towards Democracy is taken, and that the people elect a leader who not only believes in the freedom of his people; but also believes in the advocation of a free world.

    • 1 year ago
  • UtopianSky
  • Tim_Patrick
    • +2
      Tim_Patrick  
    • UtopianSky:

      Most of the older nations have regulated their markets to protect the people from neo-capitalism. Lets hope the people of Egypt set the standard of protecting freedoms from not only the Government, but from corporate powers as well.

    • 1 year ago
  • SpencerTreeGarden
  • Conniepae
  • wordnerd64
    • +4
      wordnerd64  

    • I've been watching Al Jazeera English all morning...it was quite the amazing thing to see unfold. I wish them all the best and hope the non-violent aspect of this revolution serves as an example.

    • 1 year ago
  • therealpixie
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      therealpixie  

    • I'm watching the live feed from CNN. There were explosions in the background, and the announcer said, "Firecrackers...I hope." It's really wonderful to be able to sit at my computer and feel like I am participating in a revolution.

    • 1 year ago
  • alleyhopper
    • +3
      alleyhopper  

    • Mubarak's goon squads appear to be the only violent actions during this incredible event. Overjoyed for the people of Egypt. Hope it all shakes out.

    • 1 year ago
  • Schnookums
    • +5
      Schnookums  

    • Of course it will be nice when the Military isn't the one leading the country. Let's hope that transition happens in the 60 days their Constitution dictates......

    • 1 year ago
  • ArchDruid
  • Schnookums
  • Tim_Patrick
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      Tim_Patrick  
    • Schnookums:

      Luckily, the Egyptian military is highly respected by the people of Egypt, and the world. From what I know of their military, they are highly regarded, and are great allies to freedom. They remained independent during the protests, and they protected Anti-Mubarak protesters from attack.

    • 1 year ago
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