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President Hosni Mubarak steps down, Suleiman at Egypt State TV

President Hosni Mubarak has step down at this evening today on 18th day of non-stop protests against him. Protesters from all walk of life in the country headed to the street in the capital city and other cities of the country to press home their one point demand of removing the 30 years power holding President Mr. Mubarak.



Meanwhile, Mr. Hosni Mubarak declared yesterday that he will cling to the power till September this year and will not compete in the next general election. This declaration from Mubarak led to the more protests in the country today.

Finally, Vice President Mr. Omar Suleiman announced today in this evening that Mr. Mohammad Hosni Mubarak has decided to leave power and handed over the State Affairs Administration to the Supreme Armed Forces of the country.

   

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