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Egypt Military in Power Grab Amid Unrest


(AP-Washington Post) Hamza Hendawi - After two weeks of protests, Egypt's military now has four of its own in the nation's top government posts and thousands of its soldiers providing security in the streets. The military, already the country's most powerful institution, has taken advantage of the unrest to solidify its authority, using a combination of force and public relations to deliver what amounts to a soft coup.
2011-02-10 00:00:00
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