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Egypt:
Contrite but Defiant Mubarak Clings to Power
allAfrica, 10 February 2011
A few minutes into Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's speech to the nation Thursday evening, as it became clear that he was not immediately stepping down, rapt pro-democracy… Read more »
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Egypt:
'Ttransition Must Demonstrate Irreversible Political Change' - Obama
White House, 10 February 2011
The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of authority, but it is not yet clear that this transition is immediate, meaningful or sufficient. Too many… Read more »
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Egypt:
'We Are Witnessing History Unfold' - Obama
allAfrica, 10 February 2011
Speaking at Northern Michigan University Thursday afternoon, President Barack Obama said that he wants Egypt's young people - and all Egyptians - to know that the United States… Read more »
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Egypt:
New Era Emerging
allAfrica, 10 February 2011
Late Thursday Egyptians awaited an announcment from President Hosni Mubarak, amid military assurances that it will safeguard the nation and oversee reforms. News reports said… Read more »
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Egypt:
FM Lashes Out At U.S. Interference
RFI, 10 February 2011
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit has accused the United States of imposing its will on the country after Washington warned that Cairo had failed to meet a minimum… Read more »
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Egypt:
U.S. Urges Quicker Change, but Nation Rejects 'Hasty' Reforms
RFI, 9 February 2011
The United States has called for Egypt to immediately lift an emergency law and launch democratic reforms as protests on Tuesday appeared to gain momentum in the now three-week-old… Read more »
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Egypt:
White House, State Department Officials On Situation in Egypt
America.gov, 9 February 2011
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Egypt:
Government Warns of Army Crackdown as Protests Rage On
RFI, 9 February 2011
Egypt's Foreign Minister warned on Wednesday of a possible army crackdown if anti-government protests continue. The caution comes after a 16th day of demonstrations that saw… Read more »
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Egypt:
Protesters Block Parliament
RFI, 9 February 2011
Protesters in Cairo gathered outside Egypt's parliament on Wednesday, demanding that the assembly be dissolved as part of their campaign to bring President Hosni Mubarak's regime… Read more »
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Egypt:
Protests Grow Larger as Mubarak Digs In
RFI, 8 February 2011
A third week of demonstrations began in Egypt on Tuesday, with hundreds of thousands of people marching in Cairo and other cities in the largest demonstrations since the start of… Read more »
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Egypt:
New Panel to Oversee Constitutional Changes
RFI, 8 February 2011
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has issued a decree forming a committee to oversee constitutional changes ahead of elections later this year. Vice President Omar Suleiman made the… Read more »
