According to Al Jazeera in the last hour, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, has resigned from his post, handing over power to the armed forces.
"Omar Suleiman, the vice-president, announced in a televised address that the president was "waiving" his office, and had handed over authority to the Supreme Council of the armed forces."
Where will this lead Egypt, and in fact, the middle east? It is difficult to say, but it is extremely impressive that a pro-democracy movement that does not appear to be dominated by extremist elements, has overthrown their leader by a revolution without a shot being fired.
Again echoing my earlier post, it is stunning how this has been accomplished with relatively modest loss of life - particularly considering how unrest in that part of the world has often portrayed itself.
Best wishes to the citizens of Egypt and here is a hope that we will shortly see a government of the people, by the people and for the people that contemplates a respect for all religious faiths and for peace - which, by all indications, the people of Egypt are demanding.
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