World reacts as Mubarak steps down

[ProSense]

World reacts as Mubarak steps down

Global leaders hail "historic change" and "victory" in Egypt, but Obama warns of difficult days ahead.

World leaders have welcomed the resignation of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president hailing it as a "historic change" and victory for protesters.

Barack Obama, the US president, said the move was the beginning, not the end, of the transition to democracy in Egypt.

"The people of Egypt have spoken - their voices have been heard and Egypt will never be the same," he said on Friday evening.

He said the people would settle for nothing less than "genuine democracy" and called on the military to ensure a credible political transition.

The US leader added that Egyptians had inspired the world with their moral force and nonviolence, but warned there could be "difficult days ahead".

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[msongs]

1. and the military dictatorship begins lol. big improvement yes? nt

[ProSense]

2. Let's see

the Egyptian reaction.

Video: Tahrir Sq reacts to resignation

[uppityperson]

3. Their military is not like our military. Yes, it is an improvement, it is a start. nt

[movonne]

4. When you are on the bottom step everything is up...

[gateley]

5. I have faith in the strength and determination of these people. They aren't about

to give their democracy away. They won't fall for any "we'll protect you" bullshit -- they know they don't need protection.

[babylonsister]

7. Amen! I do also, gateley!

:toast:

[Jennicut]

6. The military never once fired upon these people. It is way better for them then a dictator.

They also have the power to ensure that no radical or other dictator-type takes over until the elections in September. To us, it is strange. To the Egyptians, it is the preferred alternative. Do your research of the country.