Cairo: Airport officials say current and ex-government officials have been banned from traveling without permission from either the state prosecutor or the armed forces.
The move comes a day after President Hosni Mubarak surrendered power to the military after an 18-day uprising by millions of protesters demanding his ouster and the introduction of sweeping democratic reforms. Mubarak`s regime has faced long-standing allegations of corruption.
Officials say they have a list of officials from the former regime and have already prevented the information minister from leaving.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they`re not authorized to release the information.
It now starts at midnight and ends at 6 a.m. instead of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Saturday`s announcement comes one day after President Hosni Mubarak stepped down, handing over power to the armed forces after an 18-day uprising by millions of protesters demanding his ouster and the introduction of sweeping democratic reforms.
The relaxation of the curfew is a sign that life is returning to normal.
Bureau Report
