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Feb 11, 2011 7:40:47 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Feb 11, 2011 7:40:47 GMT -5
Egypt's military high council has promised to lift the country's 30-year state of emergency when the "current situation has ended".
The televised statement came as crowds gathered in the capital Cairo for fresh protests.
Demonstrators have been angered by President Mubarak's announcement on Thursday that he will not step down.
Crowds are gathering outside the presidential palace, Tahrir Square and the offices of state TV in the city.
The army said in what it called "Communique No 2" that it "confirms the lifting of the state of emergency as soon as the current circumstances end".
It endorsed the transfer of President Mubarak's powers to his vice-president, General Omar Suleiman, and guaranteed a free and fair presidential election, constitutional changes and "protection of the nation".
The army also urged "the need to resume orderly work in the government installations and a return to normal life, preserve the interests and property of our great people".
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