Egypt Military Moves To Assert Control Of The Government. Mubarak To Resign Tonight

Mubarak Likely To Quit, Opponents Fear Coup -- Yahoo News/Reuters

CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak looked likely to step down on Thursday after the military high command took control of the nation in what some called a military coup after two weeks of unprecedented protests.

The armed forces, issuing what they labeled "Communique No.1", announced they were moving to preserve the nation and the aspirations of the people. The Higher Army Council met to try to calm an earthquake of unrest which has shocked the Middle East.

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More News On The Egyptian Military Asserting Control In Egypt

Mubarak resignation rumours – live updates -- The Guardian
Egypt army takes charge, Mubarak to address nation -- Yahoo News/AP
Mubarak to address nation amid signs he is to quit -- Yahoo News/AFP
Mubarak out? World waits for president's speech -- MSNBC

World leaders watch and wait as events unfold in Egypt -- CNN
Anticipation High Among Egypt Protesters Ahead of Expected Announcement -- Voice of America

Egypt protest camp electric with anticipation -- AP
Egypt Protesters Galvanized by Word Mubarak 'Will Meet Demands' -- Voice of America
Egyptian crowd: 'We're almost there!' -- MSNBC

Generals support handover to Vice President Omar Suleiman -- L.A. Times
Egypt army promises to protect nation in TV statement -- The Telegraph
Egypt power transfer to VP in negotiation: official -- Reuters
ANALYSIS-Egypt's fate unclear as Mubarak's power crumbles -- Reuters
Is Mubarak out? Is Suleiman in? Is this a military coup? -- Christian Science Monitor

My Comment: The dye is set. Mubarak will step down, and Vice President Omar Suleiman will assume the Presidency with a military council overseeing the transfer (and rule) as well as (I hope) laying the groundwork for elections in September.

Will the mob in Tahrir Square agree .... I expect that they will not. All that they will see is the main leader gone, but the institutions that have suppressed Egypt and the people behind it still there.

I expect rejoicing tonight when Mubarak resigns .... but the protests will continue.

Update: I was wrong. President Mubarak is on his way out .... but not today. I guess he wants to make sure that he has a place to go when he does leave, and that his wealth and fortune will not be taken nor will there be charges leveled at his family.