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Egyptian Armed Forces Have Taken Power

At the time of posting this on Feb. 11 2011, the Armed Forces had taken power on the Day of Departure of President Mubarak after his speech of Feb. 10 2011 enraged protestors further who massed today in the biggest demonstration to date. Former President Mubarak has now left Cairo.

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Ahmed Eleiba , Thursday 10 Feb 2011

A field army commander tells Ahram Online the just released communique of the Supreme Armed Forces Council means the army has seized power, for an interim period

The just released Communique #1 of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, announcing that the Council will remain in an open-ended session, in order to safeguard “the people’s achievements and demands”, is being interpreted widely as indicating that the Egyptian army has effectively seized political power in the country. A senior field commander gave Ahram Online’s correspondent in Tahrir Square his own interpretation of the statement. According to the senior army officer who preferred anonymity, the Supreme Council is about to announce, in statement #2, that it has taken over authority in the country, for an interim period, the duration of which is to be determined later.

Asked about what such a step might mean for the president, the vice-president and the prime minister, the armed forces commander said “these are people who have no power over the of the armed forces.”

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Governments Stamp Out Solidarity Protests

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CAIRO, EGYPT - JANUARY 30: People pray in front of army tanks in Tahrir Square on January 30, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. Cairo remained in a state of flux and marchers continued to protest in the streets and defy curfew. Photo by Peter Macdiarmid

Governments Stamp Out Solidarity Protests

Courtesy of FPA

Security forces are violently putting down protests that have flared up across the Arab world inspired by or in solidarity with Egypt’s uprising, report Human Rights Watch and IFEX members in the region.

“Images of the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt have mesmerised the Arab public but have terrified their rulers,” said Human Rights Watch.

“They have responded with their usual mix of repression and intimidation to nip the buds of any wider democratic blossoming.”

In Ramallah, the Palestinian Authority used violence against peaceful demonstrators during a solidarity rally on 2 February. Witnesses told Human Rights Watch that regular police and “special forces” – identifiable by their uniforms – punched, kicked and detained protesters, as well as at least two journalists and a Human Rights Watch research assistant.
On 30 January, Palestinian Authority security had shut down a solidarity demonstration in front of the Egyptian embassy in Ramallah, after repeatedly calling in one of the organisers for questioning and ordering him to cancel the event notice that he had created on Facebook.

Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip quashed a solidarity sit-in on 31 January, arresting six women – some of them journalists and bloggers – and threatening to arrest another 20 people who had responded to a Facebook call for a protest, report Human Rights Watch, the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) and SKeyes Center for Media and Cultural Freedom (Samir Kassir Eyes). According to MADA, some of the detainees complained of being insulted, beaten and subject to body searches.

Syrian activists have held daily protests in solidarity with Egyptian demonstrators, as well as to protest corruption and high cell phone communication costs since 29 January, says Human Rights Watch. One of the main organisers told Human Rights Watch that the Syrian security services showed up at each of the gatherings, filmed the participants and checked their identity papers.
In a 2 February vigil for Egyptian protesters in old Damascus, a group of 20 people in civilian clothing beat and dispersed 15 demonstrators. Police nearby failed to intervene, an organiser told Human Rights Watch. A security official insulted and slapped Suheir Atassi, one of the main organisers, and accused her of being a “germ” and an agent working for Israel.

Syrian “President Bashar al-Assad seems to have taken a page out of the rulebook of his Egyptian counterpart,” said Human Rights Watch.

“His security services are no longer content with simply banning protests; they seem to be encouraging thugs to attack peaceful demonstrators.”

Sudanese authorities used excessive force during largely peaceful protests on 30, 31 January and 2 February in Khartoum and other northern cities to call for an end to the National Congress Party (NCP) rule and government-imposed price increases, reports Human Rights Watch.

Witnesses in Khartoum and Omdurman reported that armed riot police and national security personnel dispersed groups of protesters using pipes, sticks and teargas, injuring several people and preventing some people from joining the protests. The majority of those arrested were released within hours, but more than 20 are still missing and believed to be held by national security forces.
Sudanese authorities also censored newspapers covering the protests. On 2 February, security officials arrested more than a dozen staff of “Al Maidan”, the communist newspaper, as well as student activists and opposition party members.
In southern Yemen, where security forces have violently suppressed large protests against the central government and calling for secession, police and military forces used live and rubber bullets to disperse protesters on 3 February. Six people were injured and 28 arrested, including a journalist, Abd al-Hafith Mu’jib, reports Human Rights Watch.
State security of the U.A.E. arrested Hasan Muhammad al-Hammadi, an active board member of the Teachers Association on 4 February at his home in the emirate of Sharjah, says Human Rights Watch. Al-Hammadi had spoken out publicly in solidarity with the Egyptian demonstrators earlier in the day during a mosque sermon.

Meanwhile, in Bahrain, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) reports that the government has taken steps to block news about Bahrain’s own “Day of Rage,” on 14 February.

“In a step that reflects a state of confusion, apprehension and anticipation, the Bahraini authorities blocked an online group on Facebook, which calls on people to go out and protest against government policies,” said BCHR.

Opposition leaders in Iran are calling for an Egypt/Tunisia solidarity rally on 14 February in Tehran, but the country’s Interior Ministry has not yet issued a permit for it, reports the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Human Rights Watch says the clampdowns are an example of regular bans of public gatherings in the region. “Rather than learn the lessons of Cairo and Tunis, Arab leaders are keeping their heads in the sand, insisting on stifling even the smallest public gatherings,” commented Human Rights Watch.

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Statements of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces

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Statements of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces

10 February 2011

Based on the responsibility of the Armed Forces, and its commitment to protect the people, and to oversee their interests and security, and with a view to the safety of the nation and the citizenry, and of the achievements and properties of the great people of Egypt, and in affirmation and support for the legitimate demands of the people, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces convened today, 10 February 2011, to consider developments to date, and decided to remain in continuous session to consider what procedures and measures that may be taken to protect the nation, and the achievements and aspirations of the great people of Egypt.

#4 Statement of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces

12 February 2011

In the name of God the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,

The fourth statement of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces,

In light of the conditions that exist in the country, and the difficult times that have placed Egypt at a juncture that demands of us all to defend the stability of the nation, and the achievements of the people; And due to the fact that the current phase requires a reordering of the priorities of the state with the objective of meeting the legitimate demands of the people, and of delivering the nation from the current situation; And as the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is aware that the rule of law is not only necessary for the freedom of the individual, but rather it is the only legitimate basis for authority; And with determination, clarity, and faith in all our national, regional and international responsibilities, and with recognition of God’s rights and in the name of God, and with His support, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces announces the following:

First: The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is committed to all matters included in its previous statements.

Second: The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is confident in the ability of Egypt’s people and institutions to get through this critical situation, and to that end, all agencies of the state, and the private sector must play their noble and patriotic role to drive the economy forward, and the people must fulfill their responsibility towards that goal.

Third: The current government and governors shall continue as a caretaker administration until a new government is formed.

Fourth: The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces aspires to guaranteeing a peaceful transition of authority within a free and democratic system that allows for the assumption of authority by a civilian and elected authority to govern the country and the build of a democratic and free state.

Fifth: The Arab Republic of Egypt is committed to all regional and international obligations and treaties.

Sixth: The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces calls on the great people to cooperate with their siblings and children in the civilian police forces, for affection and cooperation must exist between everyone, and it calls on the civilian police forces must be committed to their slogan “the police serve the people”.

God is the source of success.

On Sunday 13^th Feb 2011, the 5^th Communique by the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces was made concerning the suspension of the Constitution, and it includes:

Suspension of the constitution.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will run the country for an approximate six-month period until democratic elections that would bring a new civilian government to power are held.
The head of the council shall represent the council both internally and externally.
The parliament and Shura Council will be dissolved.
The council will issue laws and decrees during the transitional period
A committee will be created to amend the constitution.
The current government will be allowed to continue until a new government is formed.
New presidential elections, as well as elections for the parliament and Shura Council, will be conducted.
The council will ensure that Egypt commits to all international treaties and agreements.

#6 Statement of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces

14 February 2011

In light of the current conditions in the country, and the Armed Forces responsibility for the protection of the people who have demanded their legitimate rights, and now that, with God’s help, conditions are now appropriate to facilitate the democratic process through the issuing of a constitutional proclamation that will guarantee constitutional and legislative amendments that will realize the legitimate demands of the people for a true democratic environment. Nonetheless, it has been noticed that in certain sectors of the state demonstrations have been organized even though normality has been restored, and under conditions where it is expected that all groups and sectors of society would work together to support this positive progress and the efforts of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to realized the ambitions and aspirations of the people. Honorable Egyptians regard these demonstrations taking place at a critical moment as leading to negative consequences, including:

First: Harming national security by disturbing all the institutions and the agencies of the state.

Second: Negatively impacting the ability to supply the public with necessary goods.

Third: Disturbing and disrupting production and operations in the State.

Fourth: Delaying the public’s day-to-day life.

Fifth: Negatively impacting the national economy.

Sixth: Creating an atmosphere that gives the opportunity to irresponsible persons to commit illegitimate acts, a situation that requires that all citizens to work together to stabilize the country and prevent further impacts on the national economy and its development.

The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces with a view to achieving the security and stability of the nation and the people, and to guarantee the restoration of operations in all institutions of the state, calls on citizens and professional and labor unions to fulfill their respective duties, while recognizing the difficulties which they have long faced. We hope that everyone will work to create the necessary conditions to deal with this critical phase until authority is transferred to a legitimate and popularly elected civilian authority that will be responsible for democratic and developmental progress.

God is the source of success and support.

Sources:

“Egypt Supreme Military Council Dissolves Parliament…” http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/5523.aspx

Foreign Press Association of Egypt http://www.fpaegypt.net

STATEMENT of the OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT of Egypt