Susan and Samy Hanna were glued to their computer when Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak took the microphone this afternoon. It was 11 p.m. in their native land, and protesters had spent an exhaustive, bloody day screaming for massive governmental change.
"They are shouting 'leave, leave, leave,'" said Susan, even as the words were coming out of Mubarak's mouth that he would hold power for the few months remaining in his electoral term.
"We knew he would not leave," said Samy. "What happens now? He is buying time hoping the protesters will disperse."
Within seconds of Mubarak's speech their daughter was on the phone to them from across town to check on their emotional state. Family members back in Egypt were calling to check in. The Citizen was there by their side and a full account can be read in Wednesday's print and online edition.
