Egypt
List of resignations from Egypt’s ruling National Democratic Party
February 11, 2011
List of resignations from Egypt’s ruling National Democratic Party
Several key figures submitted their resignations on Friday from Egypt’s ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) before and after President Hosni…
MUBARAK STEPS DOWN, HANDS POWER TO MILITARY
February 11, 2011
MUBARAK STEPS DOWN, HANDS POWER TO MILITARY
In a historic announcement on Friday, Vice President Omar Suleiman said President Hosni Mubarak had resigned and given power to…
Youth coalition dismisses Mubarak ‘s speech, warns of escalation
February 11, 2011
Youth coalition dismisses Mubarak ‘s speech, warns of escalation
The Coalition of the Anger Uprising Youth dismissed the promises President Hosni Mubarak made in his speech on Thursday as…
Egypt army steps deeper into political fray
February 11, 2011
Egypt army steps deeper into political fray
Egypt's military has plunged deeper into the struggle between President Hosni Mubarak and vast crowds of protesters demanding his resignation…
President in Sharm, state TV says statement coming soon
February 11, 2011
President in Sharm, state TV says statement coming soon
Egyptian state television announced that President Hosni Mubarak’s administration will make an important and urgent soon.At the same time, official…
Some say army could still side with protesters
February 11, 2011
Some say army could still side with protesters
The opposition voiced mixed feelings Friday over President Hosni Mubarak’s decision to delegate his powers to his deputy and the…
Thousands protest in front of Maspiro
February 11, 2011
Thousands protest in front of Maspiro
Thousands of protestors gathered in front of the Egyptian Radio & Television Union Headquarters (Maspero) Friday, bypassing tanks that cut…
FM repeats refusal of foreign intervention
February 11, 2011
FM repeats refusal of foreign intervention
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit renewed his statements rejecting foreign intervention in Egypt's internal affairs.He said some foreign talks…
Protesters reach Presidential Palace as they face army barricade
February 11, 2011
Protesters reach Presidential Palace as they face army barricade
Eyewitnesses said Friday thousands of protesters gathered meters away from the presidential palace in Heliopolis, demanding that Mubarak step down.…
Suez protesters occupy government buildings
February 11, 2011
Suez protesters occupy government buildings
Thousands of protesters in the Canal Zone city of Suez occupied three governmental buildings demanding that President Hosni Mubarak leave.…