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Monday, 28 November 2011
In Brief :This Video shows a 3rd party (Hiding between protestors or on the roof tops of the surrounding buildings around tahrir)who were responsible for inducing violence between the protestors & the police.Even after the army intervened & managed to set up a buffer zone (between the protestors & the police ), this organized group of thugs kept on attacking, even after 7 failing attempts in reaching a mutual peace agreement between both ends.(They successfully achieved in promote violence every time). You can even see several other protestors who are trying to convince them to stop throwing stones & Molotov cocktails.The other sad thing is that, along side these thugs are kids/teenagers who are taking part in this assault. Most of these thugs have been also paid upfront to fulfill other people's interests.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Revolution in Egypt Timeline Revolution in Egypt
Revolution in Egypt
Protests against political repression and unemployment triggered Egypt’s social uprising, which toppled President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in office. The military, which has been running the country since Mubarak’s fall, expanded martial law in September and has been intent on preventing activists from retaking Tahrir Square. But the ruling generals are now contending with unrest and bloodshed in the streets in the run-up to parliamentary elections on Nov. 28. Full coverage »
Protests against political repression and unemployment triggered Egypt’s social uprising, which toppled President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in office. The military, which has been running the country since Mubarak’s fall, expanded martial law in September and has been intent on preventing activists from retaking Tahrir Square. But the ruling generals are now contending with unrest and bloodshed in the streets in the run-up to parliamentary elections on Nov. 28. Full coverage »
For a boy on the streets of Cairo, revolution is his only hope
For a boy on the streets of Cairo, revolution is his only hope
"My father died a month ago, so I've been living in the square," he said. "He had heart problems. He sold cups and glasses in the street. I used to help him. He's gone now. My mother died too. A few years ago. I don't know what of. She just died."
"Everyone should have the right to call for his rights," he said. "Even me."
Reporting from Cairo—
Ibrahim Shaban said he was 15, but he looked much younger in his pajama pants and sweat shirt with the worn-away rhinestones, dirt caked on his bare feet, a knife scar on his face. He strolled through the crowds in Tahrir Square the other day, watching banners unfurl, listening to speeches. He sometimes sounded like a miniature rebel, distilling the nation's rage in his narrow body."My father died a month ago, so I've been living in the square," he said. "He had heart problems. He sold cups and glasses in the street. I used to help him. He's gone now. My mother died too. A few years ago. I don't know what of. She just died."
"Everyone should have the right to call for his rights," he said. "Even me."
Global Military Spending
Global Military Spending
Global military expenditure stands at over $1.6 trillion in annual expenditure at current prices for 2010 (or $1.56 trillion dollars at constant 2009 prices), and has been rising in recent years.
Global military expenditure stands at over $1.6 trillion in annual expenditure at current prices for 2010 (or $1.56 trillion dollars at constant 2009 prices), and has been rising in recent years.
The War You Don't See by John Pilger
The War You Don't See
Focusing on Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel, australian journalist John Pilger explains how the practice of “embedding” journalists within the military not only controls what they’re allowed to see but also how they’re allowed to report it. This explains among other things why Basra was reported to have fallen 17 times before it actually did and how the toppling of Saddam Hussein’s statue was a made-for-TV moment (only btw: remember the reports on WTC7 crashing one hour before the event really happened?)
Focusing on Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel, australian journalist John Pilger explains how the practice of “embedding” journalists within the military not only controls what they’re allowed to see but also how they’re allowed to report it. This explains among other things why Basra was reported to have fallen 17 times before it actually did and how the toppling of Saddam Hussein’s statue was a made-for-TV moment (only btw: remember the reports on WTC7 crashing one hour before the event really happened?)
From Aljazeera
From Aljazeera
Thousands continue to gather at Tahrir Square to debate about how to move forward following a week of protests [Reuters]
Thousands continue to gather at Tahrir Square to debate about how to move forward following a week of protests [Reuters]
Voting StartsTomorrow!
Egypt's military ruler is urging voters to head to the polls tomorrow for the start of parliamentary elections, despite the chaos that's been seen in the streets of Cairo over the past nine days.
Protesters have been demanding that the ruling military council hand over power to a civilian government immediately.
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi claims that "foreign hands" have been behind the unrest and vows that "troublemakers" will not be allowed to "meddle in the elections." He says Egypt is "at a crossroads" and the country will either "succeed politically, economically and socially" or face "extremely grave" consequences.
Voters will begin choosing a 498-member parliament in the first elections since Hosni Mubarak was ousted in February in a popular uprising. The voting will be carried out in a three stages, continuing through Jan. 3. Final results are scheduled to be announced 10 days later.
The parliament's main task will be to form a committee of 100 people to draft a new constitution.
Protesters have been demanding that the ruling military council hand over power to a civilian government immediately.
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi claims that "foreign hands" have been behind the unrest and vows that "troublemakers" will not be allowed to "meddle in the elections." He says Egypt is "at a crossroads" and the country will either "succeed politically, economically and socially" or face "extremely grave" consequences.
Voters will begin choosing a 498-member parliament in the first elections since Hosni Mubarak was ousted in February in a popular uprising. The voting will be carried out in a three stages, continuing through Jan. 3. Final results are scheduled to be announced 10 days later.
The parliament's main task will be to form a committee of 100 people to draft a new constitution.
Police Targetting Protesters Eyes!
Police Targetting Protesters Eyes!
An Egyptian police officer, dubbed by protesters ‘The Eye Hunter’, is suspected of targeting demonstrators by shooting them in the eyes.
First Lieutenant Mahmoud Sobhi El Shinawi has been ordered by Egypt’s general prosecutor to submit to questioning over the suspected shootings.
Video evidence recorded by protesters allegedly show that El Shinawi was involved in the attacks on at least five demonstrators, which have been posted on Facebook.
An Egyptian police officer, dubbed by protesters ‘The Eye Hunter’, is suspected of targeting demonstrators by shooting them in the eyes.
First Lieutenant Mahmoud Sobhi El Shinawi has been ordered by Egypt’s general prosecutor to submit to questioning over the suspected shootings.
Video evidence recorded by protesters allegedly show that El Shinawi was involved in the attacks on at least five demonstrators, which have been posted on Facebook.
Egyptian Military Officers Defecting to Protesters
Egyptian Military Officers Defecting to Protesters
Egyptian military defector: ‘I saw people dying and the army gave the orders for us to stand and watch’ – video
Speaking next to an open window that looks out on to Tahrir Square, Major Tamer Samir Badr says he now feels it is his duty to protect ‘these people who are fighting for our rights’. The 37-year-old claims many officers have been attending the protests secretly in civilian clothes
Egyptian military defector: ‘I saw people dying and the army gave the orders for us to stand and watch’ – video
Speaking next to an open window that looks out on to Tahrir Square, Major Tamer Samir Badr says he now feels it is his duty to protect ‘these people who are fighting for our rights’. The 37-year-old claims many officers have been attending the protests secretly in civilian clothes
Egypt - The Elections
Egypt - The Elections
Following the end of the 30-year dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt has been gearing up for democratic elections. Recent violence has put the ballots and participation in doubt, but here's your guide to the abundance of parties – from Islamists to secular leftwingers to supporters of the old regime – that were planning on populating the crowded electoral field.
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Following the end of the 30-year dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt has been gearing up for democratic elections. Recent violence has put the ballots and participation in doubt, but here's your guide to the abundance of parties – from Islamists to secular leftwingers to supporters of the old regime – that were planning on populating the crowded electoral field.
Interactive map
Egypt: In no mood for compromise
Tens of thousands gathered in Tahrir Square
Dubbed the "last chance million man protest" thousands of Egyptians poured into Cairo's Tahrir Square in scenes reminiscent of events just nine months ago. But with Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, long gone and now in custody, this time their target is Egypt's military leadership.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has appointed a new prime minister, who will form a 'national salvation government'. But with numbers of protesters swelling daily, they are in no mood to compromise. They have demanded that the military should hand over power to a civilian government immediately.
What now for Egypt's revolution? Can parliamentary elections go ahead as planned despite the ongoing unrest?
Dubbed the "last chance million man protest" thousands of Egyptians poured into Cairo's Tahrir Square in scenes reminiscent of events just nine months ago. But with Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, long gone and now in custody, this time their target is Egypt's military leadership.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has appointed a new prime minister, who will form a 'national salvation government'. But with numbers of protesters swelling daily, they are in no mood to compromise. They have demanded that the military should hand over power to a civilian government immediately.
What now for Egypt's revolution? Can parliamentary elections go ahead as planned despite the ongoing unrest?
Answering Egypts Call for Solidarity
Answering Egypts Call for Solidarity
An action is also being planned for Thursday, December 1st in front of a tear gas plant in Jamestown, Pennsylvania that has been supplying the Egyptian military junta. Participants from Occupy camps across the Northeast region will gather outside of the plant, which is owned by Combined Systems International.
To emphasize the critical need for action to support our Egyptian comrades (whose bravery in the face of oppression was one of the key inspirations for the Occupy movement), here is more from their statement:
In NYC today (Saturday, Nov 26), an Egyptian solidarity rally will begin at 1 PM at the Egypt Mission (East 44th St & 2nd Ave), with a march at 4PM.
An action is also being planned for Thursday, December 1st in front of a tear gas plant in Jamestown, Pennsylvania that has been supplying the Egyptian military junta. Participants from Occupy camps across the Northeast region will gather outside of the plant, which is owned by Combined Systems International.
To emphasize the critical need for action to support our Egyptian comrades (whose bravery in the face of oppression was one of the key inspirations for the Occupy movement), here is more from their statement:
The future of the revolution hangs in the balance; those of us in the square are ready to die for freedom and social justice. The butchers attacking us are willing to kill us to stay in control.
This is not about elections or a constitution, neither of which will change the authoritarianism and violence coming down around us. Neither is this is about a so-called “transition” to democracy that has seen the consolidation of a military junta and the betrayal of the revolution by political forces. This is about a revolution, a complete revolution. The people demand the fall of the regime, and will stop at nothing short of that to achieve their freedom.
Urgent From Tahrir: Join our struggle for the survival of the revolution
Urgent! Support Tahrir
We are in the midst of a decisive battle in the face of a potentially terminal crackdown. Over the past 72 hours the army has launched a ceaseless assault on revolutionaries in Tahrir Square and squares across Egypt. Over 2000 of us have been injured. More than 30 of us have been murdered. Just in Cairo alone. In the last 48 hours.
The violence will escalate – for WE WILL NOT MOVE. The junta does not want to give up its power. We want the junta gone.
The future of the revolution hangs in the balance; those of us in the square are ready to die for freedom and social justice. The butchers attacking us are willing to kill us to stay in control.
Occupy / shut-down Egyptian embassies worldwide. Now they represent the junta ; reclaim them for the Egyptian people.
Shut down the arms dealers. Do not let them make it, ship it.
Shut down the part of your government dealing with the Egyptian junta.
The revolution continues, because we have no other choice.
Occupy London is staging a march to the Egyptian Embassy today at noon, please join them if you can.
We are in the midst of a decisive battle in the face of a potentially terminal crackdown. Over the past 72 hours the army has launched a ceaseless assault on revolutionaries in Tahrir Square and squares across Egypt. Over 2000 of us have been injured. More than 30 of us have been murdered. Just in Cairo alone. In the last 48 hours.
The violence will escalate – for WE WILL NOT MOVE. The junta does not want to give up its power. We want the junta gone.
The future of the revolution hangs in the balance; those of us in the square are ready to die for freedom and social justice. The butchers attacking us are willing to kill us to stay in control.
We ask you to take action:
Occupy / shut-down Egyptian embassies worldwide. Now they represent the junta ; reclaim them for the Egyptian people.
Shut down the arms dealers. Do not let them make it, ship it.
Shut down the part of your government dealing with the Egyptian junta.
The revolution continues, because we have no other choice.
Occupy London is staging a march to the Egyptian Embassy today at noon, please join them if you can.
Banned neuro-toxic nerve gas 'poisons' Tahrir
Rashes, epileptic-type convulsions, temporary blindness and coughing up blood are among the symptoms being reported by Egyptian protesters who have fallen victim to a potentially lethal form of neuro-toxic nerve gas reportedly being deployed by security forces.
After almost a week of protests against the ruling military junta left some 41 people dead, several sources claim scores have died from gas asphyxiation, while thousands more have received medical treatment after possibly being exposed to an agent known as CR gas.
Egyptian military using 'more dangerous' teargas on Tahrir Square protesters
Egyptian military using 'more dangerous' teargas on Tahrir Square protesters
Doctors report seizures and convulsions as witnesses claim different crowd control teargas being used
Egyptian security forces are believed to be using a powerful incapacitating gas against civilian protesters in Tahrir Square following multiple cases of unconsciousness and epileptic-like convulsions among those exposed.
The Guardian has collected video footage as well as witness accounts from doctors and victims who have offered strong evidence that at least two other crowd control gases have been used on demonstrators in addition to CS gas.
Doctors report seizures and convulsions as witnesses claim different crowd control teargas being used
Egyptian security forces are believed to be using a powerful incapacitating gas against civilian protesters in Tahrir Square following multiple cases of unconsciousness and epileptic-like convulsions among those exposed.
The Guardian has collected video footage as well as witness accounts from doctors and victims who have offered strong evidence that at least two other crowd control gases have been used on demonstrators in addition to CS gas.
Urgent From Tahrir: Join our struggle for the survival of the revolution
We are in the midst of a decisive battle in the face of a potentially terminal crackdown.
Over the past 72 hours the army has launched a ceaseless assault on revolutionaries in Tahrir Square and squares across Egypt. Over 2000 of us have been injured. More than 30 of us have been murdered. Just in Cairo alone. In the last 48 hours.
The violence will escalate – for WE WILL NOT MOVE. The junta does not want to give up its power. We want the junta gone.
This is about a revolution, a complete revolution. The people demand the fall of the regime, and will stop at nothing short of that to achieve their freedom.
Over the past 72 hours the army has launched a ceaseless assault on revolutionaries in Tahrir Square and squares across Egypt. Over 2000 of us have been injured. More than 30 of us have been murdered. Just in Cairo alone. In the last 48 hours.
The violence will escalate – for WE WILL NOT MOVE. The junta does not want to give up its power. We want the junta gone.
This is about a revolution, a complete revolution. The people demand the fall of the regime, and will stop at nothing short of that to achieve their freedom.
We ask you to take action:
- Occupy / shut-down Egyptian embassies worldwide. Now they represent the junta ; reclaim them for the Egyptian people.
- Shut down the arms dealers. Do not let them make it, ship it.
- Shut down the part of your government dealing with the Egyptian junta.
The revolution continues, because we have no other choice.
From Tahrir Square / 22 November / 14:00
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