Egyptian VP vows changes

Cairo, Egypt – Egypt’s Vice-President Omar Suleiman today met with representatives of key opposition groups and offered concessions – including some that, if enacted, could bring dramatic change to the country.
Among the ideas agreed to by the two sides, according to a report on state-run television, was a future end to the military emergency law that has been in place since President Hosni Mubarak came to power in 1981.
The two sides also discussed steps to ensure free media and communication and plans to form a series of committees that would oversee changes aimed at bringing about a representative government.
Among the opposition groups represented in the meeting with Suleiman was the Muslim Brotherhood — a group that, days ago, had said it would not negotiate until Mubarak left office. Members of the liberal parties Wafd and Ahrar have also engaged in talks with the newly appointed Suleiman.
After the meeting, Suleiman sat down with six young people who, according to state-run TV, were representing the “January 25” movement, named after the date the protests began. (CNN)