Mubarak Steps down.

Witor · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:04

Few seconds ago, needs (re)confirming but looks like it...

Alex53 · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:07

Screenshot says yes....

Good ******* riddance

kwerk · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:07

Finally got the hint eh?

Cosimo · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:09

The vice president on TV said he's stepped down. AP reporting that the military have taken control. The crowds are going wild:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/LivePlus

Alex53 · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:09

The square looks and sounds like they just won the world cup. Looks like a good moment to grab a dirt cheap holiday in Egypt before they change the prices

The_blue · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:10

Might as well cross Egypt of our holiday lists, he's the only thing stopping the fanatics taking over

Witor · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:10

Irony is my in-laws had a nile cruise booked (and then cancelled) for next week...(or week after, I forget)

Greenlizard0 · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:11

The_blue said:
Might as well cross Egypt of our holiday lists, he's the only thing stopping the fanatics taking over

Egypt's biggest pull is tourism they're smart enough to know that's what should be kept.

steve-h · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:11

The_blue said:
Might as well cross Egypt of our holiday lists, he's the only thing stopping the fanatics taking over

lol

stinka · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:11

Witor said:
Irony is my in-laws had a nile cruise booked (and then cancelled) for next week...(or week after, I forget)

Damn unlucky, would be awesome to be there now and next few weeks

These scenes on tv are amazing

KNiVES · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:12

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees.

Let me quote one Egyptian:

"Wael Ghonim, the Google employee whose tearful TV interview galvanized protesters, tweeted: Dear Western Governments, You’ve been silent for 30 years supporting the regime that was oppressing us. Please don’t get involved now."

wildman · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:12

oh well, new terrorist training ground here we come. Sometimes dictators propped up by the west makes the world a safer place ?

Cosimo · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:12

Fantastic scenes:

Dave85 · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:14

Yeeees freedom for Egypt. Now for open and free elections later in the year. The Egyptian people will vote for who they want fairly and if we don't like it then tough. Its there damn country and I have every confidence they will select a proper and fair government to lead them. It's a proud moment for the people who have had it rough for 30 years.

Nate--IRL-- · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:15

wildman said:
oh well, new terrorist training ground here we come. Sometimes dictators propped up by the west makes the world a safer place ?

Like Saddam?

Nate

Rameses · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:16

This man knows how to troll.

Last night he says he is staying on, enrages egyptians once more.....and then steps down!

wildman · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:16

Nate--IRL-- said:
Like Saddam?

Nate

is the world a safer place now that he has gone or are we actually under increased terror threats in the uk ?

Cosimo · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:18

Historic moments:

Scania · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:18

About time.

I hope the Egyptian people have something to replace his rule......

IceBus · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:19

Sigh.

Mubarak Steps down.

Wise Guy