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Obama Hails Mubarak's Resignation: 'Egypt will Never be the Same'

(WASHINGTON) — President Obama hailed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s abrupt decision to step down Friday, ending his 30-year-reign, as Egyptian armed forces took control of the country’s leadership. “The people of Egypt have spoken. Their voices have been heard and Egypt will never be the same,” the president said. “By stepping down, President Mubarak responded to the Egyptian people’s hunger for change, but this is not the end of Egypt’s transition. This is the beginning.”

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The people of Egypt have spoken, their voices have been heard, and Egypt will never be the same.
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Egypt: Jubilation In Cairo As Transition Begins To Take Shape

Happening live, now, in Cairo, #Egypt

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
By AARON KATERSKY, ABC News

(CAIRO) — As you cross the Nile Bridge into Tahrir Square, you are carried along by a sea of humanity: red, white and black Egyptian flags are being held high, people are singing and chanting and hugging — celebrating the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in power here.

You can hear the celebration echoing all throughout downtown. Horns are honking, people are cheering all over Cairo.

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Responds to #Egypt

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Statement by the Secretary-General on the situation in Egypt

I have just learned of President Mubarak’s decision to step down, and I
continue to monitor developments in Egypt.  I respect what must have been a
difficult decision, taken in the wider interests of the Egyptian people.

At this historic moment, I reiterate my call, made as recently as last
night, for a transparent, orderly and peaceful transition that meets the
legitimate aspirations of the Egyptian people and includes free, fair and
credible elections leading to the early establishment of civilian rule. I
urge the interim authorities to chart a clear path forward with the
participation of all stakeholders.

In this process, it is vital that human rights and civil liberties are
fully respected, and that genuine and inclusive dialogue is assured.  The
voice of the Egyptian people, particularly the youth, has been heard, and
it is for them to determine the future of their country.

I commend the people of Egypt for the peaceful andcourageous and orderly
manner in which they have exercised their legitimate rights.  I call on all
parties to continue in the same spirit.

The United Nations stands ready to assist in the process.

New York
11 February 2011

Celebrations in Egypt’s Tahrir Square yahoonews: Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation from Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011.

Celebrations in Egypt’s Tahrir Square

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Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation from Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011.

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Egypt: Hosni Mubarak Steps Down as President

(CAIRO) — Egypt’s embattled President Hosni Mubarak abruptly stepped down as president, ending his 30-year-reign, and Egyptian armed forces will take over the leadership of the country, vice president Omar Suleiman announced Friday.

Crowds gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square erupted into loud cheers, chanting “Egypt is free,” as the historic announcement was made.

“My fellow citizens. In this difficult time that the country is going through, the president Mohamed Hosni Mubarak has decided to relieve himself of his position as president and the Supreme military council has taken control of the state’s affairs. May God protect us,” Suleiman said during his somber one-minute announcement on TV.

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The people have brought down the regime. History in the making.
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Masses pack Tahrir Square in Cairo. newsflick: ‘Day of Farewell’ Pro-democracy protesters continue to pour into Tahrir [Liberation] Square in Cairo. They call for president Mubarak to step down. The Imam during the Friday prayer in the square urged the people to stay strong and stick to their demands.

Masses pack Tahrir Square in Cairo.

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‘Day of Farewell’

Pro-democracy protesters continue to pour into Tahrir [Liberation] Square in Cairo. They call for president Mubarak to step down. The Imam during the Friday prayer in the square urged the people to stay strong and stick to their demands.

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