A VOICE OUT OF TAHRIR

In a news feature on the delay of the Khaled Said murder trial brought to you by IBTimes World Desk reporter Michael Martin, Mosa'ab Elshamy, renowned activist and blogger, said of military rule in the New Egypt:

We appreciate what the military has done for the revolution, but it's time for them to leave.

Read the feature here, and let us at IBTimes know what you think about Egypt's military leaders and the nation's movement toward democracy or disaster!


An Egyptian army soldier stands guard in Manshiyet Nasser
An Egyptian army soldier stands guard in Manshiyet Nasser shanty town in eastern Cairo March 9, 2011, where clashes between Egyptian Christians and Muslims occurred on Tuesday night. Thirteen people were killed in violence between Egyptian Christians and Muslims, the health ministry said on Wednesday, as sectarian tensions that appeared to evaporate in the country's revolution resurfaced. REUTERS
Egyptian police and army at Tahrir Square in Cairo
Egyptian police and army at Tahrir Square in Cairo Reuters
A girl attends Friday prayers in front of an army tank in Tahrir Square in Cairo
A girl attends Friday prayers in front of an army tank in Tahrir Square in Cairo February 18, 2011. Egyptians held a nationwide "Victory March" on Friday to celebrate the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule one week ago, to protect the revolution and to remind new military rulers of the power of the street. Hundreds of thousands joined the rallies, which are also a memorial to the 365 people who died in the 18-day uprising, with many Egyptians expressing their intention to guard their newly-won prospect of democracy. REUTERS
Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of Egypt039s ruling military council, meets with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang in Cairo
Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of Egypt's ruling military council, meets with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang in Cairo Reuters
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