The
Egyptian Revolution
Feb. 11, 2011
The
Egyptians did not Let us Down: Arab Regimes Still Standing
Are Put on Notice
By
Arezki Daoud | daoud@north-africa.com
| US+508-981-6937
Skype: arezki.daoud
I admit there was a moment of fear that I felt when I thought
the demonstrators in Egypt would give up on their fight,
after they took over what the Tunisians started. Happily,
the honorable people of Egypt won their battle for democracy
opening the door for similar action in dictatorial nations.
The battle of Egypt was of a historical proportion and the
victory, finally, went to common sense. If Mubarak won,
hundreds of millions of Arabs, minus the Tunisians, perhaps,
would also be swept by a severe defeat that would take decades
to fix. Continue
here.
Feb. 5, 2011
One
Foot In, One Foot Out: Mubarak Still Clinging to Power
By
Arezki Daoud | daoud@north-africa.com
| US+508-981-6937
Skype: arezki.daoud
[Photo:
General omar Suleiman, a close aid to Mubara]
We continue to believe that the ousting of Hosni Mubarak
is inevitable. His full resignation did not come today,
further deepening the country's state of crsis. But he will
ultimatly go. He must go for the sake of his country's stability
and that of the region. But he cannot go with empty luggage.
His Vizier, Omar Suleiman must also go. He is a major liability
given that he has been part of the problem for so long.
His latest statements about democracy in Egypt and the role
of "outsiders" in instigating the rebellion are
indicative of an out-dated mindset that must be retired.
Continue
here.
Feb. 4, 2011
Military
Junta’s Total Takeover in Egypt: The Vizier is Back
By
Arezki Daoud | daoud@north-africa.com
| US+508-981-6937
Skype: arezki.daoud
Let’s
face it, the Egyptian people are not getting what they want
because of the military junta. Mubarak remains comfortable
on his seat and the government was reinforced by corrupt
military commanders that are loyal to the dictator. At its
top are Omar Suleiman and a bunch of Generals that are quickly
chipping away the legitimate body of demands of the Egyptian
people. And they are now doing everything they can to slow
the process and force the demonstrators back home. Continue
here.
Saturday, Feb 5, 2011
With
Egypt in Turmoil, Algeria and Morocco Put Forward Insufficient
Measures to Quell Decent
The Jasmine Revolution of Tunisia and the mayhem that followed
in Egypt are catching Arab governments by surprise and decisions
have to come soon. Yet Algeria and Morocco’s popular
grievances, generally about all aspects of life, from economic
opportunity, to civil liberties and the endemic corruption,
are not new and have been a permanent factor in the domestic
political landscape. Continue
here.
Saturday, Feb 5, 2011
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Update: Jan. 31, 2011
Egypt:
The Road to Bankruptcy and Civil War
The
arms wrestling match between an entrenched Mubarak and the
Egyptian people has not eased. If nothing substantial changes
at the top to bring moderate voices on the podium, Egypt
will be soon headed into an extreme repression phase, followed
with the potential for a civil war as the likely outcome.
Such outcome would not benefit anyone, within Egypt, near
or far. Continue
here.
Update: Jan. 30, 2011
Muslim
Brotherhood Supports El-Baradei, Says Military Ordered to
Protect Regime
Continue
here
Jan 29, 2011
The
End of the Road for Mubarak
The
Egyptian people are furious and no longer afraid of teargas
and bullets. For 30 years they have endured a ruthless dictator
that managed to survive by using oppression and making the
occasional false promises of reform and liberalization.
Today, energized by their western neighbors of Tunisia,
the Egyptian people continue to press for changes and are
not backing down despite a massive security sweep. Regardless
of how long Mubarak can hold the fort, his days are counted.
Continue
here.
Jan 28, 2011 | By Arezki Daoud
State
of Disarray in the Arab World, Divided Western Response
North
Africa in 2011 is not that of 2010 and prior. Tunisia
has made history and now the Arab world, starting with
North Africa is in turmoil. All of a sudden, talk of economic
growth takes the back seat. It's no longer about the economy
but about what's coming next from the political front.
After the unexpected and speedy collapse of the Ben Ali
regime, governments in neighboring countries are facing
full-blown rebellions. The Tunisian bug is spreading like
a fast moving flu and the Arab regimes are running out
of vaccines to deal with it, except to flex their muscles
to repress their people. Algeria, Yemen, and more drastically
Egypt, to name the most visible stories of the day are
facing unprecedented popular action to oust their aging
and out-of-touch political leaders. Continue
here.
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