February, 2011
Stories from February, 2011
11 February 2011
Egypt: What Will the Army Do?
So far, with a few or a lot of exceptions, the army has remained a buffer between the pro-democracy protesters and the government's security apparatus and mercenary thugs, as Egyptians continue to call for an end of the Mubarak regime, for the 18th day in a row. After last night's announcement made by Mubarak, and as millions of Egyptians plan to take to the streets today, Egyptian bloggers have a lot to say - about the role of the army and what could happen in their country over the next few hours.
10 February 2011
Egypt: Peaceful Protests to Continue Until Demands are Met
Angry and confused, protesters across Egypt continue in their demonstrations for the overthrow of the country's regime. President Mubarak's speech on the evening of 10 February, 2011, did just what his previous television appearance did - rally the crowds and unite them under one banner: calling for an end of his 30-year rule and that of his regime.
I guess this story is supposed to make us Haitians proud of something , just because it involves the USA...