Sunday, February 13, 2011

Egypt's military rulers dissolve Parliament

.- The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces of Egypt today announced the dissolution of Parliament and found that the transition to civil power will last for six months. In a message broadcast on public television, the council also announced it is suspending the application of the Constitution and confirmed that the Government remains in force until Shafiz Ahmed appointed a new cabinet.

The statement is signed by the head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and Defense Minister, General Hussein Tantaui. The period of transition to a civilian, according to the text, be extended for six months "or when you complete the parliamentary and presidential elections." The note, however, does not take place when that vote.

The last parliamentary elections, stained with multiple allegations of fraud, were held in November and December, and presidential elections were called for September.

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