Heba just posted a photograph of the uprisings in Cairo and I have gone onto BBC news. It looks like the Wiki leeks that lead to the revolution in Tunisia is spreading across the Arab world. They are brave who will take on the tyrannous and repressive Mubarak but they have been inspired by Tunis and Jordan, where there were also protests. Here is a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsZMxBGjZnQ. I am sure her posts will keep us updated of what is going on.
I hope all the Eqyptian 365ers will stay safe and that they get the outcome they want. Who knows what might replace the current tyrant? Everything crossed for them and the Middle East. Strange, given the post I did tonight about hope for the Middle East peace.
Ouch,looks like a chain reaction going on... That means collateral damage,too... hmm.... But it`s good that people are standing up for themselves..
And hey,more then 120 views and one comment? ...I guess people find these things too boring :-/
@spaceman It is good Martin. I just hope it goes in the right direction for those standing up for themselves. I remember what happened to the Kurds when they stood up for themselves after the first Iraq war. Yes - people have had enough of bad news, but what happens in the Middle East is of critical importance to the West ...and then there are 365ers that are being directly affected too. Very nice of you to comment.
@miranda Thanks for spreading the world.
I'm an Egyptian living in Cairo and although I'm not sure that it will change Egypt's future, it was definitely a huge thing.
I just want to note that what happened yesterday had nothing to do with WikiLeaks documents; It's an expected outburst - inspired by recent Tunisian events, yes - that had been building up from years of governmental oppression and disregard to the people's needs.
The revolt is still to go on today and perhaps tomorrow. A lot of inspirational stories and talk are spreading throughout the capital from yesterday by people who aren't afraid anymore to be speaking their minds. I'll try my best to be joining them with my camera.
@slmatntwi So good to hear from you. I realise that the Cairo events weren't directly linked to Wikileaks, but the Tunisia events have been linked to that and, as you say, those gave courage to the Egyptians, according to your fellow countrymen on the news, to also demands more rights. of course, Wikileaks could not have had such an impact in Tunisia had not there not already considerable discontent. I will look at some more pics from you - thanks.
@slmatntwi It is good that 365 reflects world events, as well as pretty flowers. I hope you will post some of you pics ofwhat is happening in your country - but take care. I was horrified to hear of the 28 year-old who, after posting pics of police corruption, was dragged from an internet cafe and became unrecognisable from the brutality and died. Be careful. Good luck.
@miranda Thank you for your concern. Those photos belong to the RNN news network though I wish I was there in the heart of the events yesterday :)
It's great to see people around the world aware of what's happening here and showing their support.
Let's just hope all ends well for the people
Thanks
It will be interesting to see what happens when the police realize where they are in the social structure (ie- they are REGULAR people defending the ruling class). Same as it ever was.
Perhaps revolutions would be less violent if the police defend the people from criminals instead of criminals from the people.
i am trying to follow it as much as i can as my 22 year old daughter from Canada is living there for a year.
she was told to stay inside and she would be fine.
@glendq I love it that there are people from all over the world on this site. Glad to hear she is safe. Get her to join 365 :-) @ldpaul hear hear. So many here in the UK don't know how lucky they are to be in a democracy, which with all its flaws, is the best.
@miranda lol... it's a partial anagram of my name. I had a few letters that were too hard to add in. :) No, I got this from the other thread. Still... wanted you to know that I'm encouraged by the post. I'm afraid not enough people actually follow me for anything like this to have been helpful. Even if they saw it and didn't comment because they didn't know what to say, then that's still a wonderful thing. I'm compiling a list of images of support and emailing them to Mohab now. Including this thread. :)
@miranda her internet is off now and when it is on it is not reliable but i can tell her to join
she has some nice photos from over there.
we were able to call her on the cell phone for a time this a.m. ( our time) and she wants to stay .... if the embassy changes and wants her to leave she will leave and go to her sister's in tanzania to see if things settle down
i think she is worried about her little students and their families.
i heard food costs went up a whole lot these last few weeks.
@slmatntwi Please stay safe when doing so. I only know the very basics of what is going on, but my thoughts are with the people there and wish for a peaceful, more positive outcome from all of this.
Thank you everyone, I really appreciate it. So far, everyone I know here is ok. Things have been very hectic in the streets (right now there's an actual army tank in my side street protecting people from criminals that have been set out of prisons!!)
The Internet services weren't available in Egypt during the past 5 days...it just came back a couple of minutes ago.
Right now, millions of people are demanding full and immediate presidential resignation throughout major squares in the city. The police is back in the streets after the unexplainable withdrawal and things are a little bit less scary.
@slmatntwi Thanks so much for the update. Please let the others know, if you see them that we have been thinking of them. If you look on the tag Egypt, page 6 you will see a number of 365ers dedicated their pages to Egypt and its people.
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Whats that I hear? The potential for internet censorship in the US? Don't doubt its possible.
Best wishes to those in Egypt.
And hey,more then 120 views and one comment? ...I guess people find these things too boring :-/
I'm an Egyptian living in Cairo and although I'm not sure that it will change Egypt's future, it was definitely a huge thing.
I just want to note that what happened yesterday had nothing to do with WikiLeaks documents; It's an expected outburst - inspired by recent Tunisian events, yes - that had been building up from years of governmental oppression and disregard to the people's needs.
The revolt is still to go on today and perhaps tomorrow. A lot of inspirational stories and talk are spreading throughout the capital from yesterday by people who aren't afraid anymore to be speaking their minds. I'll try my best to be joining them with my camera.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5768&id=103622369714881
It's great to see people around the world aware of what's happening here and showing their support.
Let's just hope all ends well for the people
Thanks
Perhaps revolutions would be less violent if the police defend the people from criminals instead of criminals from the people.
she was told to stay inside and she would be fine.
@ldpaul hear hear. So many here in the UK don't know how lucky they are to be in a democracy, which with all its flaws, is the best.
@slmatntwi Good luck to you and yours... we are thinking of you.
she has some nice photos from over there.
we were able to call her on the cell phone for a time this a.m. ( our time) and she wants to stay .... if the embassy changes and wants her to leave she will leave and go to her sister's in tanzania to see if things settle down
i think she is worried about her little students and their families.
i heard food costs went up a whole lot these last few weeks.
@hellcat YOu are right Hellcat, there are a lot of visitors here who saw this, even if they didn't respond.
Thank you everyone, I really appreciate it. So far, everyone I know here is ok. Things have been very hectic in the streets (right now there's an actual army tank in my side street protecting people from criminals that have been set out of prisons!!)
The Internet services weren't available in Egypt during the past 5 days...it just came back a couple of minutes ago.
Right now, millions of people are demanding full and immediate presidential resignation throughout major squares in the city. The police is back in the streets after the unexplainable withdrawal and things are a little bit less scary.