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The military council would then step down, although its members could run for office as individuals.

The military council now felt strong enough to take the next significant step.

"We are supporting the military council because they can control Egypt," he said.

There was no immediate explanation for the military council's decision.

He said the new Parliament's first act after the election, within one or two days, would be to form a military council.

The military council there will keep an eye on him.

"I shall explain it in detail at our military council."

The former president transferred power to a military council on 11 February.

They said all government institutions had been suspended and a military council would govern.

The military council, which took power in early 2011, promised a fair and civilian vote.