Al Jazeera: Egyptian opposition coalition will hold talks with military only after Mubarak leaves.

[Better Believe It]

'Talks only after Mubarak leaves'
Opposition coalition says they will hold talks with military on transition only after president stands down.
November 1, 2011

A coalition of opposition groups have told Egypt's government that they would only begin talks with the military on a transition to democracy once president Hosni Mubarak stands down.

"Our first demand is that Mubarak goes. Only after that can dialogue start with the military establishment on the details of a peaceful transition of power," said Mohammed al-Beltagi, a former member of parliament from the Muslim Brotherhood.

Beltagi said the opposition was operating under an umbrella group, the National Committee for Following up the People's Demands, which includes the Brotherhood, the National Association for Change headed by Mohamed El Baradei, political parties and prominent figures including Coptic Christians.

Beltagi's comments were echoed by El Baradei and another opposition officials.

Read the full article at:

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/201121161525971840.html#

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Ah not surprised

this is following "the script" that anybody who pays attention is familiar with. These things do have a dynamic to them.

[gateley]

2. Be strong, friends! We're with you!! nt

[DJ13]

3. November 1, 2011

Now thats what I call thinking ahead!

[robinlynne]

5. huh?

[robinlynne]

4. oh I just love the name: Natl Committee for Following Up the People's Demands. wow.