of the council has said that it has set an approximate six-month timetable for democratic elections that would bring a new civilian government to power. Meanwhile the Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Shafiq has said that the 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.
Meanwhile Egyptian troops scuffled with protesters in Tahrir Square today as soldiers moved in to dismantle the protest camp. Several protestors wanted to see a clear road map towards democratic transition before leaving the square. Egypt has also faced labour unrest, including a demonstration by police today , which reflected the challenges of steering Egypt toward stability and democratic rule. The life in the city is otherwise returning to normal.