Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak indicated in a 10-minute televised speech Tuesday that he will not seek re-election, after eight days of protests over his 30-year rule. "I have spent enough time serving Egypt," Mubarak said in his second public address since the protests erupted. He said that over the next few months "remaining of my current reign, I will work very hard to carry out all the necessary measures to transfer power."
ElBaradei, who has emerged as the most prominent opposition leader, responded that the loose coalition of protesters would be willing to enter talks with the government — but only if Mubarak offered his resignation.
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ElBaradei, who has emerged as the most prominent opposition leader, responded that the loose coalition of protesters would be willing to enter talks with the government — but only if Mubarak offered his resignation.
"The message is very clear," al-Aswani said. "They're going to stay in the streets until they hear Mr. Mubarak is leaving."
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