Army supports MubarakFebruary 11, 2011 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tensions are rising in Egypt as tens of thousands of protesters continue to demand that President Hosni Mubarak step down despite his announcement that he would remain in office until September. Egypt's military said on February 11 that it endorses Mubarak's decision not to resign, which he announced Thursday after widespread speculation that he would announce he was stepping down during a special address to the country. The military said in a statement that it supports his plan for a peaceful transfer of power, and for free and fair presidential elections later in the year, CBC reported. It also promised to end the country's 30-year state of emergency once "the current situation has ended." Protesters had demanded a repeal of the law, which allows for the arbitrary arrest and detention of those the military perceives as agitators. Despite the army's concession, protesters remained furious Friday, swarming outside the presidential palace and streaming by the thousands into Cairo's Tahrir Square. Late Feb 10, Mubarak gave most of his powers to his vice-president but refused to resign or leave the country. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |