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Egypt: the moment of truth
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- Published: Tuesday, 01 February 2011 22:05
- Written by Alan Woods
The
Great Pyramid of Giza has lasted for 3,800 years. Hosni Mubarak has
lasted somewhat less, but he would like to survive for a little longer.
The difference between his regime and the Pyramid of Khufu is that it is
an inverted pyramid. All its strength is at the top, but there is only a
tiny point at the bottom. The laws of gravity and architecture tell us
that such a structure is inherently unstable. The slightest push can
bring the whole structure crashing down.
Letter from an Egyptian socialist - The reaction to Mubarak's speech
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- Published: Monday, 31 January 2011 23:33
- Written by Walaa Quisay
Written by Walaa Quisay Monday, 31 January 2011
After
a much criticised silence, Hosni Mubarak has finally made a statement
regarding the protests. The initial reaction to the speech was one of
anger. Mubarak’s speech was quite predictable, basically praising the
poor, promising reform and what not. Even though these blatant lies that
reek of condescension are enough reason to ignite the streets of Egypt
with fury, it was Mubarak’s last statement that angered the people the
most.
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Revolution in Egypt Power is on the street
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- Published: Saturday, 29 January 2011 22:01
- Written by Alan Woods
Written by Alan Woods Saturday, 29th January 2011
Day
five of the revolution and the movement continues to grow in size and
intensity. Last night’s curfew was ignored, and today there are more
people on the streets than yesterday. A new curfew was called for four
o’clock Egyptian time, but this is no more effective than the previous
one. Even before the curfew came into effect, larger numbers of
protestors were gathering on the streets.
Egypt: revolution knows no frontiers
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- Published: Sunday, 30 January 2011 14:01
- Written by Alan Woods
Written by Alan Woods Sunday, 30 January 2011
The
popular uprising against the Hosni Mubarak government continues. On
Sunday morning the sun rose over another tense day following a night of
mass defiance and anti-government protests that turned the curfew into a
dead letter. This fact strikingly exposes the real situation.
The Egyptian Revolution
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- Published: Friday, 28 January 2011 14:25
- Written by Alan Woods
The flames of anger are spreading through all Egypt and nothing can
stop them. The fate of the Mubarak regime hangs in the balance. Today
there were violent clashes on the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian
cities as the struggle for power has entered into a new stage. The call
went out for mass protests after Friday prayers. The regime warned that
any protests will be met with the full force of the state. The stage was
set for a dramatic confrontation.