Political Transition in Egypt, If Any, Should Take Place Now, Says UN Chief

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today once more urged restraint by all sides in Egypt, as pro- and anti-government protesters clashed during demonstrations in the capital, Cairo, and said that any political transition should take place sooner rather than later.

President Hosni Mubarak announced yesterday that he intended to serve out the remainder of his current term, but would not seek another term as president in September.

“There needs to be a…