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Egypt Army to issue 'important statement'

The Egyptian Army's Supreme Council held an "important" meeting Friday morning, which was chaired by Defense Minister Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, the state news agency reported.
"The council will issue important statement to the people after the meeting," MENA said.
Protesters have stepped up calls for the army to intervene against Mubarak, a former air force commander and one of its own.