Updated 22:32 02/10/2011
Egyptian President addressed the heart of the demonstrators, and contrary to reports - did not resign. He announced the transfer of powers to his deputy and his support for free elections in the country. "Pain to see the killings on the street," he said. Live Broadcast
Egypt's president does not resign. after reports that it was a decision to turn his chair, went tonight (Thursday) Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, in a statement to the nation and declared that the powers will his deputy, Omar Suleiman will work towards the establishment of democracy in Egypt, but not retire from the presidency.
Although not completely accepted the wishes of the demonstrators is definitely respond to Western demands and announced that he would work to establish free elections in September. "I received yesterday the report changes in the constitution, amend sections about to be the way to realizing the desire of the demonstrators," the President said.
He promised that despite the transfer of authority, and Jacob will continue another day events in Egypt. "I opened through two committees on what will happen and will continue with the Constitution," stressed the president.
Meanwhile, three million people gathered in a square now - Tahrir Cairo, and before the president delivered his speech began to celebrate. Egyptian army dispossessed authority today Mubarak Supreme Commander fact that they took him out of the picture. Senior Administration officials said tonight that if Mubarak will take the power the Supreme Council of the Army, the U.S. will have to run to the diplomatic and constitutional arrangements that will allow you to continue working with the new government army head.
The atmosphere in the face of the excitement of change is the Iron Curtain fell. Earlier referred to U.S. President , Barack Obama, the latest developments in the Middle East.
"We follow closely the events in Egypt. What is clear beyond any doubt is that we predict a historic step," said U.S. President. He stressed that it is time to change to the Egyptian people calling for some time.
Light mood in the streets, the president stressed that the U.S. will support during the change of government. "America will continue to do all it can to support organized real change towards democracy in Egypt", he noted.
