Sunday, February 27, 2011

PoliticsEgypt: Revolution: Khaled Said, recovering from Army's attack on protesters in latest round, expresses 'cautious trust' again



The Facebook face of the Egyptian student revolution 'We are all Khaled Said' says
"My trust in the army was shaken after yesterday's events. It was awful & most protesters felt betrayed by the army that promised NEVER to attack us. The army's apology has helped. It's the first time ever someone ruling Egypt apologises for a mistake. Mubarak always accused victims of being the attackers. I now have a cautious trust in the Army. That's my own personal view on the situation."
What else can he say? -- to lose trust definitively woud land the distrusters in whole new stage of development of the revolution.  Or shrinking back into quietism, perhaps.  It's a tricky and worrisome dilemma to have to face and with which to cope in the present endeavour.
-- Politicarp
Excellent infographic map of the 'epicenter' of the Cairo revolution from Tahrir Square outward.  "18 Days at the Center of Egypt's Revolution" (Jan25 up to Feb12,2k11) New York Times.
Brief diary-like sketches of each day from Feb12 to update for Feb25.2011 "Egypt News, The Protests" New York Times.

Plus: Articles                        

                                          

Newest First
 | Oldest First
Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Next >>
Unfit for Democracy?



Unfit for Democracy?
Don’t tell people dying for freedom in the Arab world that they’re not ready for it.
February 26, 2011
    How the Arabs Turned Shame Into Liberty
    To topple the tyrants, societies had to stop enabling them.
    February 26, 2011
      Cairo Protests Resume in Tahrir Square
      Protests returned to Tahrir Square on Friday as people rallied to keep pressure on Egypt’s transitional government.
      February 25, 2011
        Mubarak’s Regime and Its Link to Trade Center Attacks
        The oppression under Hosni Mubarak during his years as president of Egypt can be linked to the violent extremism behind the attacks on the World Trade Center.
        February 25, 2011
          A Tipping Point for Oil Prices
          Most economists think that while high by historical standards and an impediment to growth, oil prices are not high enough to completely derail the economic recovery. But if prices go much higher, all bets are off.
          February 25, 2011
            Listening to the Revolution
            We should listen to what changes the Egyptians and Tunisians seek. And we must act.
            February 25, 2011
              Latest Updates on Libya's Revolt and Mideast Protests
              On Friday, The Lede is following Libya's revolt and protests in Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq and the West Bank.
              February 25, 2011
                Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across Mideast
                Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across Mideast
                Protesters in Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain and Egypt demanded accountability and expressed solidarity with the uprising in Libya.
                February 25, 2011
                  Sizing Up Revolutions in Waiting
                  Predicting whether other countries will go the way of Egypt and Tunisia, analysts say, would involve understanding their potential for rebellion and the possible catalysts.
                  February 24, 2011
                    The Caucus Podcast: Egypt vs. Libya
                    Reporters and editors discussed President Obama's varied reactions to North African uprisings.
                    February 24, 2011
                      U.S. Trying to Pick Winners in New Mideast
                      U.S. Trying to Pick Winners in New Mideast
                      The Obama administration has come to a stark recognition: the region’s monarchs are likely to survive; its presidents are more likely to fall.
                      February 24, 2011
                        Tumult Around the Region
                        An overview of the day’s developments in the region.
                        February 24, 2011
                          Latest Updates on Libyan Uprising
                          On Thursday, The Lede is following the uprising in Libya and protest movements across North Africa and the Middle East.
                          February 24, 2011
                            Tumult Around the Region
                            An overview of the day’s developments in the region.
                            February 23, 2011
                              Arab Revolts as Viewed From Beijing
                              China has been closely monitoring Middle Eastern unrest, looking to assess how to respond to citizens’ grievances and how quickly frustrations can become violent.
                              February 23, 2011
                                Egypt's Tourism Industry Faces Sharp Reversal
                                Egypt’s tourism industry is losing $1 billion a month as tourists avoid the country in the wake of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
                                February 23, 2011
                                  Economics and Democracy in Egypt
                                  Economic indicators signal that Egypt is not likely to embrace democracy quickly, an economist writes.
                                  February 23, 2011
                                    Feb. 24 Updates on the Uprising in Libya
                                    On Wednesday, The Lede is following the uprising in Libya and protest movements in Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen, Morocco and Iran.
                                    February 23, 2011
                                      Teaching Rebels
                                      The rise of political defiance in Arab dictatorships matches the rise in levels of education.
                                      February 22, 2011
                                        Latest Updates on Middle East Protests
                                        On Tuesday, The Lede is following protest movements in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Morocco, Iran and Egypt.
                                        February 22, 2011


                                        No comments: