The Egyptian military is moving to shore up its power following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. On Monday, the armed forces council urged an end to all protests and labor strikes.

bq.Army Spokesman: “But some groups in the country have continued to take a stand (hold strikes and protests), despite the return to normal life, at a time when the nation should unite to promote this positive progress and support the efforts of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, to enable them to realize all the people’s hopes and ambitions. Noble Egyptians see that these strikes, at this delicate time, lead to negative results.”