Politics
Egypt won't allow extremists to control the country
Updated: 2011-04-05 13:47
(Xinhua)
CAIRO - Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces said Monday that it will not allow any extremist group to take control of the country.
He underlined the role of Al Azhar in confronting extremist ideas and said Egypt would be a democratic and contemporary state ruled by a civil authority.
He also said former President Hosni Mubarak had not been forced by the army to leave.
Member of the council Mohamed Assar said the armed forces did not and will not seek to rule the country.
He reiterated that the parliamentary elections will be in September to give political parties much time to prepare their agendas and get support from people.
The armed forces took over the power after Mubarak resigned on February 11.
Specials
![](../../attachement/jpg/site241/20110401/bc305ba24a510effb32c18.jpg)
Fill dad's shoes
Daughter and son are beginning to take over the family business of making shoes.
![](../../attachement/jpg/site181/20110402/bc305b9c61310f0120c601.jpg)
Have you any wool?
The new stars of Chinese animation are edging out old childhood icons like Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.
![](../../attachement/jpg/site241/20110401/bc305b9c61e10eff87f608.jpg)
Virtual memorial
High-Tech touches to traditional tombsweeping festival help environment