Mubarak resignation rumours – live updates

• Reports that Mubarak will stand down tonight • Egyptian president to give address on television • Obama says US will support transition to democracy • Thousands protest for 17th day in Tahrir Square ترجم هذه الصفحة إلى العربية 7.39pm GMT: The BBC’s Paul Adams in Tahrir Square: It’s a bit like a rock concert before the band comes on stage. 7.34pm GMT: For a taste of the atmosphere in Tahrir Square right now, have a look at this Guardian video that we have just posted , as the protesters await word from Mubarak. 7.31pm GMT: ABC’s veteran correspondent Christiane Amanpour tweets about a chance meeting with the man of the moment, Wael Ghonim: That’s a good sign. 7.27pm GMT: Reports are that now even state television, Nile TV, are screening live footage of the pro-democracy demonstrators in Tahrir Square and elsewhere – an abrupt change from the pro-regime footage it had been showing in recent days, including interviews with supposed “protesters” who made wild claims of US and Mossad involvement. 7.18pm GMT: Now William Hague has weighed in, speaking at a press conference in Bahrain: We have said from the start of this crisis in Egypt that there should be an orderly transition and that, in our view, has to include a broadly-based government in Egypt and giving the Egyptian people real and visible and comprehensive evidence of change. That will then allow the people of Egypt to work out their political differences together in a peaceful and democratic way. 7.10pm GMT: The Al Arabiya television channel is reporting that Hosni Mubarak will announce new constitutional procedures before handing over his powers to vice president Omar Sulieman, according to its correspondent. There were no further details. (Technical issues have been slowing this live blog done but those should now be resolved.) 6.56pm GMT: A statement released by Egyptian military about half an hour ago, although it doesn’t make things any clearer: Based on the responsibility of the Armed Forces, and its commitment to protect the people, and to oversee their interests and security, and with a view to the safety of the nation and the citizenry, and of the achievements and properties of the great people of Egypt, and in affirmation and support for the legitimate demands of the people, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces convened today, 10 February 2011, to consider developments to date, and decided to remain in continuous session to consider what procedures and measures that may be taken to protect the nation, and the achievements and aspirations of the great people of Egypt. If that was the statement that the army promised “that will meet protesters’ demands” then this isn’t likely to do it. 6.50pm GMT: Barack Obama has just addressed events in Egypt before a speech he was giving just now, although he didn’t have much to say: We are following the events in Egypt very closely and we’ll have more to say as it plays out but what is absolutely clear is that we are witnessing history unfolding. It’s a moment of transformation that’s taking place because the people of Egypt are calling for change. They’ve turned out in extraordinary numbers and all ages and all walks of life. But it’s young people who have been at the forefront, a new generation, a young generation, who want their voices to be heard. And so going forward, we want those young people and we want all Egyptians to know America will continue to do everything we can to support an orderly and genuine transition to democracy in Egypt. 6.45pm: There are reports that the Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, is about to announce his resignation. Follow live updates here. If you want to catch up on earlier events then see our live blog of events earlier today . Egypt Hosni Mubarak Live video Richard Adams guardian.co.uk

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