Hosni Mubarak Resigns As President of Egypt

After 18 days of violent protests in Cairo and other cities in Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak has resigned and handed over power to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Mubarak’s resignation was announced on state TV by Vice President Omar Suleiman.

"In the name of God the merciful, the compassionate, citizens, during these very difficult circumstances Egypt is going through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down from the office of president of the republic and has charged the high council of the armed forces to administer the affairs of the country," Suleiman said.

Cairo protesters erupted into cheers with many chanting, “The people have brought down the regime.”

Officials say Mubarak has left Cairo and gone to his home in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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