Egypt's military has begun mobilizing and taking to the streets of the country, including key points of clashes during the past few weeks as well as the presidential palace in Cairo. The move comes as a communique appears to have arrived at the national state television building for broadcasting in the next few hours. The arrival of tanks and APCs at Cairo University, where violent clashes had taken place, were welcomed with optimism. The protesters at the presidential palace and in Tahrir Square have cheered the arrival of the military in what appears to be the final house of the Mohamed Morsi presidency after millions took to the streets on Sunday in what has been reported as the largest street demonstration in global history. On the ground, Bikyanews.com reporters have said there is an "overwhelming sense of accomplishment and change is the sentiment." The question many still have is what exactly the role of the military will be in the coming days and weeks. The protesters believe there will be a transition period that will see new elections and a new constitution that is not based on religious identities, but on personal rights. The protests that began on Sunday appear to have given the opposition an overwhelming victory, however, it is yet to be seen what Morsi and his regime will do. A spokesman for the president has said Morsi will remain in power until the final breath. The United States government has also called on all Fulbright grantees to be evacuated from the country, much as they did in January 2011 during the 18 days of protests that led to the downfall of Hosni Mubarak. BN
