February 14, 2011 12:18 PM

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Egypt unrest: Demonstrators leave Tahrir Square, life returns to normal

In Egypt, most of demonstrators have left Cairo's Tahrir Square after higher military council dissolved 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 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. Earlier, yesterday, Egyptian troops scuffled with protesters in order to get Tahrir Square vacated. Several protestors wanted to see a clear road map towards democratic transition before leaving the square. In a related development, Country’s Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass has informed that 18 precious objects were looted during the anti-government unrest. Talking to official al Ahram media, the minister added that Investigators are questioning those already in custody since the break-in last month. Egypt's antiquities chief says that lost items include two gilded wooden statues of Tutankhamen. Around 70 objects have also been damaged.

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