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 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |