Egypt’s military considers speeding up transition
By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press January 30, 2012 9:28AM
Protesters gather while others rest by tents at the protest camp in front the Egyptian state television building in Cairo, Egypt Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. The Arabic writing on the tent reads, "down with the military rule." Egyptians have been protesting outside the state TV building for several days as the country marks the one-year anniversary of the 18-day uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak.(AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
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A spokesman for an advisory body to Egypt’s military rulers says the army is studying ways to accelerate the transition to civilian rule, including moving up the timetable for presidential elections.
Mohammed El-Kholy said Monday the panel of civilian advisers wants to “ease the tension” following street protests on the anniversary of last year’s uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, leaving the generals in charge.
The protesters want an immediate end to military rule, and accuse the army of mismanaging the transition and committing human rights violations.
El-Kholy says one suggestion is to hold presidential elections earlier than by the end of June — the military’s current schedule.
Activists say the new proposals could inflame tensions because they squeeze the time allotted for drafting a new constitution.
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