2011-02-10

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to Step Down

Thursday night will mark Mubarak stepping down from office and newly appointed vice president, Omar Suleiman is poised to take over.

Some pro-democracy protesters reacted cautiously, saying they would only believe Mubarak was really resigning when he announces it on state television.
'Mission accomplished' Thousands of Egyptian protesters gathered in central Cairo roared their approval after reports came that Mubarak was to step down.

Some in the crowd held up their hands in V-for-victory signs, shouting "Allahu akbar," or "God is great," a victory cry used by secular and religious people alike.

It is being reported that others are a little more cautious of this news.

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I'm not sure what's going to become of this. We'll have to wait and see. I certainly didn't expect this development.

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