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Mubarak steps down

| Friday, 2 Feb. 2011 | 18:06 - 19:00 GMT

After 18 days of protest in Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak has stepped down. The announcement happened at approximately 1600 GMT. The army will now take control.

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    Rashad from Bahrain emails - The Army says it will ensure that reforms will happen in an attempt to overcome the people untrust of the Government. What assurance the Army has that those leaders -- appointed by the president -- will remain after the protesters leave the streets?

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    Benard on Facebook - Congratulation Egyptians,revolution wind is blowing accross Africa.I Wonder what is going through other dictatorial leaders' mind

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    I can feel the nile chemistry from my egyptian brothers.let us say no to absolutism and perceived invisibility of power-hangers. Dan anfield.kampala uganda

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    Wat a day to remember,nt only 2 Egypt but 2 africa.The era of uncertainty and nepotism is over now in Egypt-it’s time to move forward.yila frm Gombe, Nig.

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    Am excited by the trend of democratic events in north africa which have ended decades of state barbarity,repression and tyranny.kigozi sam,uganda.

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    Congratulation, to all the Egyptians. United in peace, you stand strong.

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    @³ÉÈËÂÛ̳_WHYS Ajay from India here. Revolution has happened. :-). Just remember the lesson of 1917 Russia. :-).

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    cogratulations egyptians: today you are liberated from 3 decades of tyrannical leadership, just like the israelis during the paroah (abu sramsy). ahmad, nig.

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    I am so happy for the people of Egypt. Their revolution began on Robert Burns’ birthday 25th January. Mo. Edinburgh. Scotland

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    Bravo to the level headed protesters in Egypt .I salute your firmness. surely in Africa politics = diplomacy and more radical stands. FROM David R. Sonjor in Monrovia Liberia.

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    Bravo Egyptians your dream has become true. From MANSOUR of Monrovia.

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    Abdullah emailed WHYS from Jakarta - Congratulations to the people of Egypt for their great victory in the struggle against the Mubarak tyranny. Also, congratulations to the Egyptian Army for their success in keeping the peace during the most critical days of Egyptian revolution without firing a single shot at their own people.

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    You can not get peace on asliver plat ,you have to fight for it ,congulations for de p,ple of Egypt.

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    1/3: I want to commend my Egyptian brother and sisters for their bravest move towards in out sting the long serving president Mr .Mubarak let this s

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    Abdul emailed WHYS - What is going in Egypt and done in Tunisia will inspire the other Arab countries to say no to dictatorial regime. Chang is coming and it is just matter of time.