Friday, January 28, 2011

9. Lessons from Egypt

Since last Tuesady January 25, Egypt has faced with vioent demonstrations in the country asking for the President Hosni Mubarak to resign. One of his son, the potential successor has fled the country to London, fearing danger.

Dictators in other country should learn this lesson. Recently Tunisia prime minister had already fled the country under similar popular demonstrations.

February 1, Washington Post headlines: Jordan's King Abdullah II outs Prime Minister, cabinet in wake of mass protests. This is what it is said: "AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday dismissed Prime Minister Samir Rifai and his cabinet after widespread protests by crowds of people inspired by demonstrations in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere."

Feb. 2 and after: Demonstrations got larger and violent with opposing group pro government emerged and clashed. The Media suspects that the opposing group coming in horse backs and camel was organized by the government. The army is still passive.

One lady who has a 19 years old in the protest said to the press that it was her fault too that she has accept the corrution in the government in exchange for stability. Media suspect taht the opposing group coming in horse backs and camel was organized by the government.

A young girl fininshing University in political science said that she is willing to die for freedom

Other people said that now they are proud to be Egyptian, not before.

What next?

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