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Egyptian Military Statement: "Declaration 1"
The Egyptian Military has released a statement (and the
translation which follows) referred to as "Declaration 1",
that appears to indicate a military coup.
President Mubarak has made a televised statement. He was widely expected to stand down, but has repeated that he will not resign before September.
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Statement of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces:
“Based on the responsibility of the Armed Forces, and its commitment to protect the people, and to oversee their interests and security, and with a view to the safety of the nation and the citizenry, and of the achievements and properties of the great people of Egypt, and in affirmation and support for the legitimate demands of the people, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces convened today, 10 February 2011, to consider developments to date, and decided to remain in continuous session to consider what procedures and measures that may be taken to protect the nation, and the achievements and aspirations of the great people of Egypt.”
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