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Egypt Restores Internet Access, Calls for Return to Normalcy

by Amar Toor on February 2, 2011 at 08:30 AM

The Egyptian government restored the country's Internet services today, as the army urged protesters to end demonstrations and "bring stability back to the country."

Hassan Kabbani, chief executive of mobile service provider MobiNil, confirmed that sites previously blocked were rendered accessible around noon, including the Central Bank of Egypt's website and social networks like Facebook. The restoration of Internet service comes as part of a broader governmental effort to regain control over the country, just one day after President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not seek re-election. Speaking on state television, an army spokesman urged for a return to normalcy. "You have the power to bring stability back to the country," the spokesman said. "We are urging you as respectful citizens to go back home."

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