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01 Feb 2011 08:30

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World: Egyptian protester talks as if their job is done here (almost)

  • We have done the difficult part. We have taken over the street. Now it’s up to the intellectuals and politicians to come together and provide us with alternatives.
  • Egyptian protester Walid Abdel-Muttaleb • Talking like he knows what’s up. Reuters is reporting crowds of over 200,000 in Cairo alone for today’s protests, which, even if it isn’t a million, is still pretty freaking huge. source

31 Jan 2011 22:31

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World: Egyptian troops to protesters: Don’t worry, we won’t hurt ya

  • now The Egyptian military, which enjoys a positive relationship with the Egyptian people, has stated that it will not use force against the protesters.
  • future What if President Mubarek orders them to fire regardless? Will they defy him? If so, that could be a critical blow to his efforts to retain the presidency. source