Mohammed Hosni Mubarak has finally resigned (under pressure from the street or the army?) In favor of the defense minister Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi. Thus, a soldier of 75 years replaces a member of 82 years. The expected change occurs therefore in continuity because the military control the country since the overthrow of the monarchy in 1952.
"The Egyptians must be careful not to fly their revolution," warns Hassan Nafaa, professor of political science at Cairo University [
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]. But it is already done and everyone is almost happy - especially the Western powers. The ball started hypocrites:
The Supreme Council of Egyptian armed forces announced Saturday on state television that his goal was to give power to a civilian government and he was bound by international treaties of the Egypt.
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"wonderful day for all Egyptians," "beginning of the victory of the revolution," "the people's voice" heard. As soon as the starting Hosni Mubarak announced on Friday, the first messages of congratulations, but also the desire of Israel for an uneasy transition "no shake" in Egypt began to fall. Liberation
The State of Israel is afraid of change underway in Egypt since the army took advantage of the peace agreement with Egypt to deploy its troops in the North (border with Lebanon) and the East (border with Syria and Jordan) of its territory. The army might be tempted to re-evaluate this device. But the Israeli government is particularly concerned that the wave of popular uprisings in the region could inspire the Palestinians living under occupation for over 40 years. As the title Mediapart
"Israel will not escape the revolution in the Middle East."
12/02/2011
Serge LefortThe "democratic transition" in this site resulted in this: the army continues to lead the country, with the support of the United States, involving the Muslim Brotherhood. If the Egyptian people can make the active mobilization of protesters weakening the power of Mubarak, his half-fading for now, changes are limited. So that even the imperialist world leaders flirt with the words "democracy" or even "revolution", speaking of Egypt, is that what has happened so far in their way, no doubt, be it that because of the example it gives to other Arab countries, but do not regard the situation as dangerous, either for themselves or for the Egyptian privileged class. • Mubarak pushed by the Egyptian army to resign RIA Novosti, 11.02.2011.
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• The movement of revolt against Mubarak at a turning point?, Workers Struggle , 11/02/2011.
General [Hassan al-Rouen commanding the garrison of Cairo] made his statement after a meeting in camera of the Supreme Military Council which took place without the participation of Mubarak, supreme commander of armies. After the meeting, the council spokesman spoke on national television: "The council supports the legitimate demands of the population, and [intends] to focus on measures to ensure Security of the nation. "The name of the statement," Communiqué No 1 ", said the documents usually appear after a military coup.
• Egypt: Hosni Mubarak, president ousted by street
Xinhua, 12 / 02/2011 2:41 p.m..
• Egypt: Mubarak, 30 years in power, dethroned by 18 days of dispute, Xinhua , 12/02/2011 3:14 p.m..
Friday, the protesters marched towards the presidential palace and surrounded Egyptian television, until Mr. Sulaiman announces the resignation of the president.
[...] the announcement of the departure of Mubarak, hundreds of thousands of Egyptians have exploded with joy, singing the praises of the army, which has preserved the aspirations of the population.
[...] The army position has always been crucial, it remains the final and decisive factor in the situation. [...] The Egyptian opposition has not led the protests, tens of thousands of Egyptians took to the street had no leader. • How
army finds himself at the head of Egypt
Associated Press 12/02/2011 6:29 p.m.. is the street that has driven Hosni Mubarak of power, but they are now the generals are in charge. The Egyptian uprising led to the seizure of power by the army official, reflecting a trend set to music over the crisis by Mubarak himself, but now heavy with uncertainty.
[...] But while Mubarak reinforce themselves in power, the army moved closer to taking direct control for the first time in nearly 60 years. Although all presidents of the country since the fall of King Farouk, emerged from its ranks.
Thursday, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, the main executive body of the army, announced to general surprise that met in "permanent session" or a device of war: public television showed the then Defence Minister Hussein Tantawi chairing a meeting of half a dozen generals in the stern and in camouflage, but not Trace of Commander Mubarak. His new vice-president, former general and intelligence chief Omar Suleiman, was not there either.
Key figures at the head of the Egyptian armed forces: - Defense Minister and leader of the Supreme Council of the forces armies, Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi
A "statement number one", making suggestive of a coup in the Arab world, did not refer to one or the other. The Supreme Council was meeting, he said, to "discuss measures and arrangements needed to ensure the security of the homeland and its achievements and aspirations of the great Egyptian people ".
Translation: the generals are in charge, and neither Mubarak nor Suleiman nor the government ...
• Key leaders at the head of the Egyptian armed forces,
Associated Press 12/02/2011 6:32 p.m..
Born October 31, 1935. Held many commandments in the infantry, and majored in military science. He was military attache to Pakistan and commander of the Presidential Guard. He served in combat during the wars of 1956 (Suez Crisis), 1967 (Six Day War) and 1973 (Yom Kippur War).
- Air Defence Commander, General Abdel-Aziz Seif el-Din Born June 3, 1949. Has held several command positions, including a brigade air defense missiles. A veteran of the War of 1973.
- Chief of Staff, General Sami Enan Hafez
Born in February 1948. Commanded Egypt's air force and was military attaché to Morocco. He has fought in the 1973 war against Israel.
- Air Force Chief, General Mohammed Reda Mahmoud Hafez
Born March 3, 1952. Served during the War of 1973, pilot combat aircraft and has held many positions of command. Degree in military science, he also was liaison officer to the United States.
- Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral cons Mohab Mohammed Hussein Mamish
Born August 6, 1948. Degree in Naval Sciences, was formed in the United States.
• Egypt: joy and uncertainty after the departure of Hosni Mubarak, Xinhua
Other countries in the Middle East fear that the wave of popular protests spread to other parts of the region.
, 12/02/2011 20:20 hrs.
The departure of Mr Mubarak has been celebrated by cheering crowds on Tahrir Square, the epicenter of events, and throughout the entire country. People sang and danced in the streets, fireworks were fired and motorists honked. THE PARALLEL But the festive atmosphere, the population raises many questions about the transition.
"I am satisfied with the departure of the president," said one protester, "but I remain concerned about the possibility of forming a military government."
Some also wondered what will and army's ability to establish democracy, and others on ways that the Army will use to restore order and complete the transition of power in a country where over 50% of the population is illiterate and 40% live below the poverty line.
The future government will have to face enormous social and economic problems, including bridging the gap between rich and poor and curb rising food prices. [...]
the upheavals in Egypt cause for concern in Israel, where some fear that the peace treaty signed in 1979 be called into question. Some analysts foresee the emergence of a "different world" in the region, and that the Jewish state is obliged to give a new direction to its regional policies.
"It is finished. Egypt will never be a superpower (regional)," said Zvi Mazel, a former Israeli ambassador in Cairo. "Egypt has lost its status in the region, while Turkey and Iran are rising. A different world is currently taking shape," he told Ynet, a local medial.
the Prime Minister was on holiday pay, domestic air, ride on the Nile in Egypt and hosting by Hosni Mubarak, or rather by the Egyptian taxpayer. That comes to rescue in extremis Michele Alliot-Marie. Imagine the Foreign Minister referred to the government (with her husband, also a minister) would require that François Fillon is housed in the same boat! The government would be beheaded. So nothing will happen. True, nothing illegal had been committed, we can stay there and what will happen because that's how France. Yet in June, after the affair Joyandet, the president was forced to restate what seemed the least of things for everyone: ministers must pay for their vacation. There - that's true - in international relations, a necessary part of personal relationships between heads of states and also between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs invites itself is a weekend in his country home outside of an official trip, why not. We can even include a certain proximity with heads of state of countries, say, lack the same democratic standards as us but it is for leaders to find the limit between what is industrial relations more or less friendly, which could raise conflict of interest or simply bad taste. The private holiday offered by the Heads of State undemocratic and poor countries are largely beyond the limit! The editorial policy 
