The Current Debate: Egypt
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An Egyptian Muslim cleric cries in front of on army tank in Tahrir, or Liberation square, in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011. Several thousand supporters of President Hosni Mubarak, including some riding horses and camels and wielding whips, clashed with anti-government protesters Wednesday as Egypt’s upheaval took a dangerous new turn. – AP Photo
Inspired by Tunisia and their fleeing dictator, Zine El Abidine, the Egyptian youth woke up one morning and decided they had ‘kifayaa’ (enough in Arabic) with President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year regime. Relentless, they gathered and inspiring the old, young, rich, and poor who soon joined the masses in Tahrir (Liberation) Square.
After Mubarak reluctantly decided to step down – political pundits are scrambling to find who can lead Egypt into a democracy. The protestors refuse to support any current Egyptian party or possible leader, including the Muslim Brotherhood and even Mohamed ElBaradei, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
As Egypt enters its 10th day of civilian strife, the increasing instability threatens to infect other nations in the region. What in your opinion will be the ripple effect of the ongoing conflict in Egypt? What is next for the people of Egypt? Who can lead the Egyptian people into a democratic nation?
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An Egyptian Muslim cleric cries in front of on army tank in Tahrir, or Liberation square, in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011. Several thousand supporters of President Hosni Mubarak, including some riding horses and camels and wielding whips, clashed with anti-government protesters Wednesday as Egypt’s upheaval took a dangerous new turn. – AP Photo
Inspired by Tunisia and their fleeing dictator, Zine El Abidine, the Egyptian youth woke up one morning and decided they had ‘kifayaa’ (enough in Arabic) with President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year regime. Relentless, they gathered and inspiring the old, young, rich, and poor who soon joined the masses in Tahrir (Liberation) Square.
After Mubarak reluctantly decided to step down – political pundits are scrambling to find who can lead Egypt into a democracy. The protestors refuse to support any current Egyptian party or possible leader, including the Muslim Brotherhood and even Mohamed ElBaradei, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
As Egypt enters its 10th day of civilian strife, the increasing instability threatens to infect other nations in the region. What in your opinion will be the ripple effect of the ongoing conflict in Egypt? What is next for the people of Egypt? Who can lead the Egyptian people into a democratic nation?
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