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Summary The Egyptians may have been successful in ousting President Hosni Mubarak after an 18 day protest but they refuse to leave Tahrir square until democracy is established in the country as the army has taken over.
After successfully ousting President Hosni Mubarak, the army took over the government. The army refused to give a timeframe for the formation of a new government. On the other hand, they banned former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and other high government officials to go out of the country. The resignation of President, Hosni Mubarak saw the whole country in celebrations. The protesters demand of a democracy has still not been fulfilled. The protestors said that they did not remove Hosni Mubarak for a new dictatorship.As the celebrations were taking place at Tahrir Square, the protestors maintained that they will not leave and will continue peaceful protests until their democracy is established.After Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, the army said in their first statement that Egypt will continue and follow through their international agreements with Israel and other countries. The army also said that until a government is formed, the army will undertake these responsibilities. The army reassured the people that the army is ready to hand over the government to the elected representatives but the people are not content. The opposition leaders have their reservations about, Defense Minister Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi and the Chief of General Staff is Lt. Gen. Sami Hafez Anan. Hussein Tantawi is known to be very close with Hosni Mubarak. Tantawi also advised the protestors at Tahrir square to return to their homes.
