February, 2011
Stories from February, 2011
1 February 2011
Egypt: Mubarak is Strangling Us, as Banks Remain Closed and Food Runs Out
Banks and stock markets remain closed in Egypt today, as Egyptians continue their anti-Mubarak protests for the eighth day in a row. Reports continue to emerge of food and medical shortages, as the cash flow dwindles after ATM machines across the country have stopped working. The consensus is that Mubarak is deliberately starving the people.
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Egypt: Live from Cairo
As thousands of Egyptians march from Tahrir Square, to call for an end to president Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule, the world cheers on. Despite a total Internet blackout, reports continue to pour in. Here is the latest selection of 140 character messages from Twitter - some from people on the ground, reporting live from Cairo.
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Lebanon: Vocal support for Egyptian protestors
The Lebanese blogosphere has been vociferous in its support for the Egyptian protests that have so far left up to 150 people dead. They have been anything but idle as the Arab world witnesses a momentous event that could change the region forever. Here's their take.
Egypt: International Support Mounts, as Egyptians Begin March
The Million Egyptian March has started, and the world is watching. Meanwhile, the Egyptian regime's attempts to muzzle the voices of its people have fired back, drawing even more support from the international community, which is adamant in its attempts to make such voices heard.
Thailand: The Yellow Shirt protesters are back
Thailand’s Yellow Shirt protesters are back in the streets! The group which launched massive protest actions and invaded the country’s international airport in 2008 is mobilizing again to condemn the ‘treason’ of government officials who are accused of being unable to protect the country’s borders.
I guess this story is supposed to make us Haitians proud of something , just because it involves the USA...