WASHINGTON D.C: U.S. FM spokesman Victoria Nolan praised the speech of Egypt's ruling military council Hussein Tantawi. In his speech, Tantawi said the presidential elections will be held in 2012 and authority will be transferred to an elected civil authority. Nolan expressed her concerns about using violence against protestors, who are requesting the end of military rule in Egypt. “We condemned using extreme violence against peaceful protestors,” Nolan said. “The Egyptian government must have self control and achieve discipline forces because all Egyptians have the international right to express opinions peacefully.” Noland also claimed Egyptian authorities must control the security forces and permit peaceful protesting. RELATED STORIES: - Egyptians Union in Europe calls for formation of civil presidential council - El-Baradei tells CSF to “stop this brutal massacre” - Teargas forced activists and protestors to leave Tahrir Square - In Pictures: Tahrir clashes continue for fourth day - Increase in clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Tahrir Square - National committees control Tahrir Square, tension at Mohamed Mahmoud St. - Political powers to discuss Tahrir events' repercussions - ElBaradei slams 'massacre' in Egypt's protests - Renewed clashes between protestors, police in Mohamed Mahmoud - Police use internationally banned gas to disperse demonstrators - 30 dead in Egypt clashes: health ministry - Min of Interior officials summoned over Tahrir clashes - Baradei: Live bullets, nerve agents used against Tahrir protesters - Abu Ismail calls on demonstrators not to leave Tahrir Square
