Feb. 13, 2010
From the Arabic as read on Nile TV:
In the name of God, the Merciful and the Compassionate! The following is a constitutional statement.
Given the requirements of this crucial phase in the history of the homeland, and being faithful to its historic and constitutional duties to protect the country and its territorial integrity and to ensure its security, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is well aware that the real challenge faced by our dear homeland, Egypt, is to make progress by releasing the creative energies of all sons of our great people. This will be done by preparing the ground for freedom and by facilitating the route for democracy through constitutional and legislative amendments which will realize the legitimate demands expressed by our people during the past days. It [the Supreme Council of the Armed Force] will go even further in a way that suits the stature of Egypt whose people outlined the first lines of human civilization.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces strongly believes that the freedom of people, the rule of law and entrenchment of the values of equality, multiparty democracy, social justice and uprooting corruption are legitimate foundations for any political system which will lead the country in the coming phase.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces also strongly believes that the dignity of the homeland is a reflection of the dignity of every individual in the country. The free citizen who is proud of his humanity is the cornerstone of the edifice of a strong homeland.
Proceeding from and on the basis of the aforementioned, and hoping to achieve the progress of our people, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has taken the following decisions:
1. To suspend operation of the provisions of the constitution.
2. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will take over management of the country's affairs provisionally for six months; or until the election of the People's Assembly, of the Consultative Council and of the president of the republic.
3. The head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will represent the council in the country and abroad.
4. To dissolve the People's Assembly and the Consultative Council.
5. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will issue decrees during the transitional phase.
6. To Set up a committee to amend some of the articles of the constitution and to determine the rules of a people's referendum on these amendments.
7. To task Dr Ahmad Muhammad Shafiq with running affairs until a new government is appointed.
8. To hold elections to the People's Assembly and the Consultative Council, as well as a presidential election.
9. The state commits itself to implementing international conventions and treaties to which it is party.
God is the One from Whom we seek help and success.
Signed: Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces Field Marshal Husayn Tantawi.
From the Arabic as read on Nile TV:
In the name of God, the Merciful and the Compassionate! The following is a constitutional statement.
Given the requirements of this crucial phase in the history of the homeland, and being faithful to its historic and constitutional duties to protect the country and its territorial integrity and to ensure its security, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is well aware that the real challenge faced by our dear homeland, Egypt, is to make progress by releasing the creative energies of all sons of our great people. This will be done by preparing the ground for freedom and by facilitating the route for democracy through constitutional and legislative amendments which will realize the legitimate demands expressed by our people during the past days. It [the Supreme Council of the Armed Force] will go even further in a way that suits the stature of Egypt whose people outlined the first lines of human civilization.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces strongly believes that the freedom of people, the rule of law and entrenchment of the values of equality, multiparty democracy, social justice and uprooting corruption are legitimate foundations for any political system which will lead the country in the coming phase.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces also strongly believes that the dignity of the homeland is a reflection of the dignity of every individual in the country. The free citizen who is proud of his humanity is the cornerstone of the edifice of a strong homeland.
Proceeding from and on the basis of the aforementioned, and hoping to achieve the progress of our people, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has taken the following decisions:
1. To suspend operation of the provisions of the constitution.
2. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will take over management of the country's affairs provisionally for six months; or until the election of the People's Assembly, of the Consultative Council and of the president of the republic.
3. The head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will represent the council in the country and abroad.
4. To dissolve the People's Assembly and the Consultative Council.
5. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will issue decrees during the transitional phase.
6. To Set up a committee to amend some of the articles of the constitution and to determine the rules of a people's referendum on these amendments.
7. To task Dr Ahmad Muhammad Shafiq with running affairs until a new government is appointed.
8. To hold elections to the People's Assembly and the Consultative Council, as well as a presidential election.
9. The state commits itself to implementing international conventions and treaties to which it is party.
God is the One from Whom we seek help and success.
Signed: Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces Field Marshal Husayn Tantawi.
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