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| Talks Fail to End Protests in Egypt |
| 2011-02-08 |
| [Tolo News] Sunday Talks between opposition groups and the Egyptian government to bring an end to crisis in the country have failed to stop people protesting against Mubarak's government. People said they will only end the protests after geriatric President Hosni Mubarak leaves power. It has been over two weeks that people have occupied the Tahrir Square demanding Mubarak's resignation and constitutional reforms. During the negotiation, which was led by Vice President Omar Suleiman, some settlements were made but they were described as "superficial". The opposition groups said the concessions were not sufficient. The opposition groups in talks included a coalition of youth organisations, a group of "wise men" and Mohammedan Brotherhood movement. This is the first meeting being held between opposition groups in particular Mohammedan Brotherhood and the government. The state television announced that formation of a joint committee of judicial and political figures was agreed in talks to suggest constitutional reforms. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 they could sanction wal mart |
| Posted by: bman 2011-02-08 12:38 |
| #1 Mudrat could end this quickly by just ordering up a half dozen ships full of staple foods, to drive the price lower for a week or two, then tell grocers to have a big sale at cut rate prices. "Shop and eat" generally trumps "scream and riot". |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2011-02-08 09:56 |