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February 11, 2011
The Supreme Council & Communique No. X:
Interesting observations from Brian Whitaker:
Mubarak teases Egypt as his regime fragments | Brian Whitaker | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
There is also the mysterious business of the ominously titled "Communique Number One" from the supreme council of the armed forces saying that the military has begun taking "necessary measures to protect the nation" and "support the legitimate demands of the people".
What exactly does that mean, and how does it relate to Mubarak's non-resignation speech? Indeed, why did Mubarak need to make a speech at all if he is not resigning?
According to reports, the supreme council has met only three times in its history: in 1967 and 1973 (when the country was at war) – and on Thursday. Thursday's meeting was held without its chairman, Mubarak, and apparently the meeting was adjourned without formally concluding. A second communique has failed to clarify the army's position.
I remain convinced that the Mamlouks are simply manoeuvring.
Posted by The Lounsbury at February 11, 2011 06:11 AM
Filed Under: Egypt Mamlouk Coup
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, Political Development
, The MENA '48
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