Man on the Street Interviews: Do You Trust The Egyptian Army?

Man On The Street Interviews: Do You Trust The Army? by IngyH

Millions of Egyptians had celebrated the military's descent to the streets and their assuming control of the country after the collapse of the Mubarak regime.

Egyptians celebrate the army's descent to the streets during the January
25th Uprising - Photo: Ingy Hassieb

The Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces has been guiding Egypt through its transitional phase with claims that power will soon be handed over to a civilian government.

But with the country still in a relative state of instability, opinions as to whether or not the military is capable of leading Egypt out of the woods seem divided.

Students at the American University in Cairo, A-U-C share their thoughts.

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The military has repeatedly claimed it does not seek to maintain control. Parliamentary and Presidential elections are set to take place in the fall of 2011, which according to the Supreme Council should be enough time for new and old political parties to make the necessary preparations for a peaceful hand over of power.

This was Ingy Hassieb, A-U-C.