IMPORTANT UPDATE: Egypt Army Says They Won’t Fire on Their Own People
The Egyptian army has reportedly issued a statement declaring they will not fire on the hundreds of thousands of protesters occupying Tahrir Square.
This occurs as the protesters, led by the April 6 movement, issue a call for a general strike and a “million man march” to finally topple the US-backed regime.
I think we can say, with near certainty, that Mubarak is finished.
Here is a more comprehensive report on the statement, which reads in part:
“The presence of the army in the streets is for your sake and to ensure your safety and wellbeing. The armed forces will not resort to use of force against our great people.
“Your armed forces, who are aware of the legitimacy of your demands and are keen to assume their responsibility in protecting the nation and the citizens, affirms that freedom of expression through peaceful means is guaranteed to everybody.”
liveload
January 31st, 2011 at 11:01 am
Bravo Egypt. I stand in awe of your people.
*THIS* is hope and change to believe in.
skulzfontaine
January 31st, 2011 at 11:52 am
This just showed up on Informed Comment-
"Day of Wrath no. 7 in Egypt
50,000 protesters in Tahrir Square on 7th day of Wrath, as Muslim Brotherhood backs off Elbaradei endorsement.
Army fires heavy artillery warning shots in air in Alexandria. A bad thing if it is a sign of things to come."
Watson
January 31st, 2011 at 12:49 pm
From the Sky News article:
” … At almost exactly the same time as the announcement was made, several tanks blocking access to Cairo’s main square where protests have been taking place, rolled back some 500 metres. Everyone was looking at each other in almost disbelief because the tanks had been stationed here for a few days. … “
Skulz Fontaine
January 31st, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Juan Cole is reporting-
“Army fires heavy artillery warning shots in air in Alexandria. A bad thing if it is a sign of things to come.”
The post just came up about ten minutes ago. No, I don’t know the exact time Professor Cole posted. T’was about ten minutes back when I checked Informed Comment.
Gots to keep checking all the sites…
Dave Boyer
January 31st, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Americans were once so brave..It is time to assault the rule of Pax Americana by true Patriots. Take aim at the Empire Builders, Neocons, Crusaders, Armageddonites, Zionist AIPAC Lebensraumers, and Corporate hacks who covet foreign owned energy resources. Keep reloading…..
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January 31st, 2011 at 2:19 pm
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JLS
January 31st, 2011 at 3:10 pm
The Egyptian army are better people than American cops then.
John_Mohammad
January 31st, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Kudos to the Egyptian military = new level of respect for the General Staff for taking the high road on this.
Jocuri Barbi
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:42 am
Bravo egyptian army. Well done!
Samj
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:01 am
test
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