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CNN reports on General Musharraf declaring martial law in Pakistan:

Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said he declared a state of emergency and martial law Saturday because Pakistan is at a "critical and dangerous juncture."

The nation is going through "some very rapid changes," Musharraf said in a televised address to the nation after declaring martial law.

Pakistan's Supreme Court declared Musharraf's actions illegal, which prompted Musharraf to relieve Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry of his job for the second time in his career. He was reinstated the last time after massive protests calling for his return ensued in Pakistan. Currently, Musharraf has the Supreme Court and the judges' homes surrounded with troops.

What effects this will have on the January 15 elections is yet to be seen, but it's not looking good.