Thread: Egypt protests: Curfew in cities as army deployed

Turmoil is happening in Egypt as the troubles in Tunisia spreads.

Have not heard of Tourists being evacuated yet.

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BBC News - Egypt protests: Curfew in cities as army deployed

US Is asking all americans in Egypt to stay in hotel rooms or their homes, not to go out in the streets. Also all non-essential travel to Egypt should be cancelled. Per Fox News

update: Do not go to the Americn Embassy, it is not safe. They may evacuate.

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has said he will stay in office and transfer all power only after September's presidential election.

His comments in a national TV address confounded earlier reports that he was preparing to stand down immediately.

Mr Mubarak said he would delegate some powers to Vice-President Omar Suleiman, but would ignore "diktats from abroad".

Thousands of anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square reacted angrily to his announcement.

Trouble is expected - read more:

BBC News - Egypt protests: Hosni Mubarak refuses to step down

Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as president of Egypt.

Vice-President Omar Suleiman made the announcement in a brief statement on state TV.
It came as thousands massed in Cairo and other Egyptian cities for an 18th day of protest to demand Mr Mubarak's resignation.

Protesters responded by cheering, waving flags, embracing and sounding car horns. "The people have brought down the regime," they chanted.

Mr Suleiman said Mr Mubarak had handed power to the high command of the armed forces.

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BBC News - Egypt crisis: President Hosni Mubarak resigns as leader

Will this now bring peace.