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.”
Bravo Egypt. I stand in awe of your people.
*THIS* is hope and change to believe in.
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."
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. … “
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…
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…..
The Egyptian army are better people than American cops then.
Kudos to the Egyptian military = new level of respect for the General Staff for taking the high road on this.
Bravo egyptian army. Well done!
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