Part of a speech by Mubarak.
Demonstrations in Jordan as well.
CAIRO – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he will not run for a new term in office in September elections and will work during the rest of his term for a "peaceful transfer of power" in a new attempt to defuse massive protests demanding his immediate ouster.
In a speech aired on state TV Tuesday night, Mubarak said, "In all sincerity, regardless of the current circumstances, I never intended to be a candidate for another term."
He says he will work during "the final months of my current term" to carry out the "necceasary steps for the peaceful transfer of power."
Demonstrations in Jordan as well.
CAIRO – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he will not run for a new term in office in September elections and will work during the rest of his term for a "peaceful transfer of power" in a new attempt to defuse massive protests demanding his immediate ouster.
In a speech aired on state TV Tuesday night, Mubarak said, "In all sincerity, regardless of the current circumstances, I never intended to be a candidate for another term."
He says he will work during "the final months of my current term" to carry out the "necceasary steps for the peaceful transfer of power."
