Mubarak Steps Down
Pro-democracy supporters react to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak outside the Egyptian Embassy in London (AP / Sang Tan)
Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak has stepped down after 30 years in power, transferring power to the military.
The recently appointed V.P., Omar Suleiman announced the president’s resignation saying:
“In the name of God the merciful, the compassionate, citizens, during these very difficult circumstances Egypt is going through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down from the office of president of the republic and has charged the high council of the armed forces to administer the affairs of the country. May God help everybody.”
The reaction of the crowd in Tahrir square has been joyous with people shouting things like “The people have brought down the regime,” and “Hold your head up, you’re Egyptian!”
Al Jazeera has an excellent live-feed of the reaction in Egypt and further afield.
So now the question is, what’s next for Egypt?
He also calls for any transition “to fully respect human rights, and to ensure genuine and inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders.”
Hopefully the unity, optimism and determination shown by the protesters continues as Egypt embarks on a new chapter.
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