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While Tunisia and Egypt already overthrew their dictators, other Arab countries are following
Unrest hit Algeria, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, Bahrain and Libya, where in some cases lethal clashes and violent official responses lead to many causalities. Specially in Bahrain and Libya where some reports claimed hundreds of protesters killed in Libya. One question is more pressing than ever: What will be the outcome of these revolutions?
But the only answer is that it will be unpredictable, and it will be up to the people of every country to make sure that their efforts won't go in vain. Libya: Anti-Gaddafi protests spread to Tripoli
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12520366 Reports: Benghazi now in the hands of Libyan protesters
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/20/libya.protests/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1 Bahraini opposition groups plan next steps
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/20/bahrain.protests/index.html?hpt=T2 |
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Hosni Mubarak steps down as president of Egypt, after weeks of protests by anti-government demonstrators in Cairo and other cities.
In an announcement on state TV, Vice-President Omar Suleiman said Mr Mubarak had handed power to the military.
It came as thousands massed in Cairo and other Egyptian cities for an 18th day of protest to demand Mr Mubarak's resignation.
Protesters responded by cheering, waving flags, embracing and sounding car horns. "The people have brought down the regime," they chanted.
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After years of continuous control of the government, the pro Hariri Sunni leaders and clerics warned that "the sense of injustice or exclusion of any group at the national level creates a sectarian conflict within the (Lebanese) community." In a clear sign of further sectarian divide used for narrow political gains.
Premier-designate Najib Mikati met Caretaker Labor Minister Butros Harb on Thursday signaling the resumption of talks between the billionaire businessman and the March 14 forces.
Mikati's sources said that the meeting was "positive" and the cabinet formation process was making progress.
Harb hinted that the door was still open for March 14 to participate in the cabinet, saying both Mikati and President Michel Suleiman want a government that includes all sides.
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Clashes Erupt in Cairo Between Mubarak’s Allies and Foes
Mubarak government struck back at its opponents on Wednesday, unleashing waves of pro-government provocateurs riding camels and horses and armed with clubs, stones, rocks and knives in and around Tahrir Square in a concerted effort to rout the protesters who have called for an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s near-30-year rule.
Meanwhile, a leading opposition leader in Cairo, Mohamed ElBaradei, issued a statement calling on the military to “intervene decisively to stop this massacre.”
More at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/world/middleeast/03egypt.html?_r=1&hp
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12351831
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Mubarak tries to buy time, and to divide Egyptians. Vows to quit after polls in 6 months time.
Obama: "Change must happen now.", "Only the Egyptian people should decide who should be their leader."
As hundreds of thousands rallied in central Cairo urging him to step down immediately, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said on state TV that he will not stand for re-election in September, Promising constitutional reform, he said that he wanted to stay until the end of his current presidential term.
Later violent clashes erupted as Shots were fired in the second city Alexandria.Al-Jazeera TV showed street battles between Mubarak supporters and anti-government protesters, as an army tank advanced towards them and then withdrew.
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