February 14, 2011 6:21 PM

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Egypt army delivers ultimatum to Tahrir protesters

Official Al Ahram media has reported that a few dozen of Egyptian protesters who have held out in Cairo's Tahrir Square, were delivered an ultimatum to leave the square or face arrest. Protest leaders say Egyptians will demonstrate again if their demands for radical change are not met.Yesterday, Soldiers scuffled with protesters as the army ensured traffic flowed through the central Cairo square. Some protesters insisted on staying, determined to see through their demands for civilian rule and a free, democratic system.Yesterday, higher military council has dissolved the parliament and suspended the constitution. In a statement on state TV, the spokesperson of the council announced last evening that it has set an approximate six-month timetable for democratic elections that would bring a new civilian government to power. It also announced that a new constitution would be drawn up subjected to a referendum.The life in the country is fast returning to normal. A bank holiday has been declared today after workers disrupted operations at the country's main state banks. Egypt also faced labour unrest, including a demonstration by police yesterday. Schools, colleges will open on 20th February.Earlier, Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Shafiq said that the present cabinet will stay and caretaker government's priority now is restoring security. Addressing a press conference after the first Cabinet meeting since Mubarak was forced to step down, Prime minister said that his main concern now is to bring security back to the Egyptian citizen. He also promised to lower the prices of essential goods in the country.

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