Revolution reality-check: West to reap fruit of Arab Spring
The epic fight for democracy which unfolded in Egypt in February has
turned to major disillusionment. As the aspiring revolutionaries take a
reality check, it seems a pattern is emerging among countries caught up
in the Arab Spring.
Almost a year after Mubarak’s fall, Tahrir Square is again stained
with blood as ordinary Egyptians struggle to oust the military junta
which has been in power since February’s uprising.
“It’s about the dignity of the Egyptian people. We don’t want any more humiliation," says Helmi Hassan, a protester at Tahrir Square.
The
situation carries echoes of Libya, whose ousted leader, Muammar
Gaddafi, was killed last month. People there have been left with a
country in ruins and a government they did not choose..... MORE
Source: RT.com
URL: http://rt.com/news/arab-spring-revolution-falure-275/
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ito ang kadmyhang ginawa ng kalbong agila at nato. mula sa isang pamahalaang nagdala sa libya sa mataas na antas batay sa human development indicators at human rights (gaddafi's libya was set to receive a UN agency award for hr), nagiging impiyerno na ang buhay doon
"“I think there is a reign of terror going on against those who disagree with the Libyan government,” says anti-war activist Brian Becker.“It is not presented that way in the Western media, but it is a reign of terror. If you speak up right now against the new authorities in Libya, you are likely to go to jail or be executed, or disappear.”
"In the meantime, Libya’s interim government – brought to power by NATO – is strengthening its grip on the country.
"And it now looks as if Syria might be joining the club as the demands of NATO and some Arab states for regime change grow more vocal. Some say the louder they call, the more violent the opposition
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