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Egyptian President Steps Down

2/21/2011

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Watching the jubilation from Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt as caretaker President Suleiman just made a 20-second announcement that Hosni Mubarek has "stepped down" as President of Egypt. Eighteen days of demonstrations across the country have forced him to leave office after 30 years as iron-fisted dictator. The significance of this development for the Arab world and for people worldwide seeking political self-determination cannot be overestimated. The potential for the demonstrations in Cairo to descend into bloody turmoil, reminiscent of Tien An Men Square, did not manifest.

One commentator on Al Jazeera said, "I've seen people happy at weddings, at graduations, at births, but I have never seen happiness on people's faces to match this!"













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Damian B link
7/17/2024 12:16:46 pm

This was lovvely to read

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