Egypt's reform leader criticizes ruling council

By SARAH EL DEEB
Associated Press
2011-10-16 11:29 PM

... Mohamed ElBaradei also criticized Egyptian state TV's role in the deadly clashes last Sunday night, saying it lied and instigated violence.

"So far, the military council, and it had said that, doesn't have the political experience but it has the authority with no experience. And we have a Cabinet that has the experience but no powers," ElBaradei told a news conference. He proposed an alternative government with more authority as an immediate solution to the problem.

The violence last week was the worst since Hosni Mubarak was ousted in February. It stunned Egyptians, and shook their confidence in military council's management of the country. Already critical of the council's handling of the transitional period, pro-democracy activists are now calling for the council to step aside.

ElBaradei has been one of the most influential figures among the youth who rebelled against Mubarak's 30 year rule. The 68-year old former diplomat and ex-head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog remains a favorite presidential candidate for many who see him as a man with a vision and international experience to direct Egypt's transition toward democracy ...

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