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Thousands defy Egypt's leader in fresh protests - World news - Mideast/N. Africa - msnb... - 1 views

  • "We are particularly hopeful that the Egyptian government will take this opportunity to implement political, economic and social reforms that will answer the legitimate interests of the Egyptian people," Clinton said. She appealed to Egypt's leaders to heed calls to open political space for dissent and improve conditions that have led to widespread poverty and unemployment.
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  • 'A red light' Security officials said a total of 860 protesters have been rounded up nationwide since Tuesday, when tens of thousands turned out for the largest protests in Egypt in years — inspired by the uprising in Tunisia. They demanded Mubarak's ouster and a solution to grinding poverty, rising prices and high unemployment. "What happened yesterday was a red light to the regime. This is a warning," businessman Said Abdel- Motalib said on Wednesday.
  • After nightfall Wednesday, more than 2,000 demonstrators were marching on a major downtown boulevard along the Nile when dozens of riot police with helmets and shields charged the crowd. Other smaller clashes carried on late into the night around the capital. In one of them, protesters stoned police, who fired back with tear gas from one of the main bridges over the Nile.
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  • Many in Egypt see these events as signs of the authoritarian president's vulnerability in an election year. There is speculation that 82-year-old Mubarak, who has been in power for nearly 30 years and recently experienced serious health problems, may be setting his son Gamal up for hereditary succession. But there is considerable public opposition and, according to leaked U.S. diplomatic memos, it does not meet with the approval of the powerful military. And the regime's tight hold on power has made it virtually impossible for any serious alternative to Mubarak to emerge. European leaders had harsh words for Egypt and expressed concern, saying the events underlined the need for democratization and respect for human and civil rights.
  • Egypt and the Internet Activists used social networking sites to call for fresh demonstrations Wednesday. But Facebook, a key tool used to organize protests, appeared to be at least partially blocked in the afternoon. On Tuesday, Twitter and cell phones appeared to be sporadically blocked as well.
  • The day's demonstrations began when dozens gathered outside the Journalists' Union in downtown Cairo and renewed the chants heard against Mubarak throughout Tuesday's much larger protests. "Mubarak is leaving, leaving. O Egyptian people, be brave and join us," they chanted. As police charged the crowd, beating them with sticks, they chanted "peaceful, peaceful."
  • "We don't have jobs and now we don't have peace," lamented Zeinab Abdullah, a 45-year-old government employee, who left work early to watch protests in Suez. "There is no way people will be quieted after this. The people of Suez will get angrier and angrier. That is a guarantee."
  • At least eight journalists have been arrested in the troubles. Police arrested an Associated Press Television News cameraman and his assistant early Wednesday while they were filming clashes in Cairo. An AP photographer was beaten by a policeman and had his cheekbone fractured while shooting demonstrations late Tuesday.
  • "We are seeing in the last few weeks that a country's stability is not endangered by granting civil rights — it is through the refusal of civil and human rights that societies become unstable," he said in a reference to Tunisia.
  • Nearly half of all Egyptians live under or just above the poverty line, set by the World Bank at $2 a day. The widespread poverty, high unemployment and rising food prices pose a threat to Mubarak's regime at a time when tensions between Muslims and Christians are adding to the nation's woes.
  • Egypt's benchmark stock index tumbled more than 6 percent by close Wednesday, the lowest level in about eight months and the first concrete sign that the demonstrations have impacted the country's economy.
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    An article of when, where and how the protest in Egypt are going. Info on where the government, police and the people stand in all of this.
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    Kelly - I think that in order to make this work you have to click on the highlighting itself and then post a sticky not that is attached to the highlighting.
KellyAnn D

BBC News - Q&A: Egyptian protests against Hosni Mubarak - 0 views

  • What prompted Mr Mubarak to step down?
  • How did it all start?
  • Why does it matter?
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  • Who are the anti-government protesters?
  • What was the government's initial response?
  • What is the role of the army?
  • What caused the street clashes early on in the conflict?
  • Is this the long-awaited "Arab Spring"?
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    Basic info on what started all the ruckus and what ma become of all it. Good insight for someone who is knew orin aware of the protest that is going currently.
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    So Kelly - can you summarize this article in 2-4 sentences?
Brea H

Egypt Revolution: The Purity Protests - Newsweek - 0 views

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    Alright, Brea - now it's time to highlight and summarize (if you'd like to use this article in your project). Otherwise, delete the posting.
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    When 29-year-old Dalia Ziada, a popular Egyptian blogger, took to the streets of Cairo to protest this week, she saw an astonishing sight: In the crowds were university students and mothers with families in tow-a diverse mix of women marching and chanting, and running from the police.
Mr. Rogness

The Aftermath - 0 views

What has happened as a result of the protests and revolution? What is the country like now? How is it different? What seems likely to happen?

started by Mr. Rogness on 23 Mar 11 no follow-up yet
Mr. Rogness

The Revolution - 0 views

Describe what you know about how the protests began, were organized, progressed, and eventually were resolved?

started by Mr. Rogness on 23 Mar 11 no follow-up yet
Mr. Rogness

Before the Revolution - 0 views

What do you all know about the political conditions before the revolution? What is Emergency Rule? What was life like under Mubarak in Egypt?

started by Mr. Rogness on 23 Mar 11 no follow-up yet
Brea H

What's Going On In Egypt? - 0 views

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    Protests started on Tuesday, January 25, when -- inspired by the successful revolution in Tunisia -- thousands of people began taking to the streets to protest poverty, rampant unemployment, government corruption and autocratic governance of President Hosni Mubarak, who has ruled the country for thirty years. These were the first protests on such a large scale to be seen in Egypt since the 1970s. The government responded by blocking Twitter, which was being used by organizers to coordinate protests.
KellyAnn D

Egypt Revolution 2011: A Complete Guide To The Unrest - 0 views

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      Time line of current events dealing with protesting in Egypt.
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