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Posted: 15 years ago

The Political crisis in the Middleeast first started with Egypt and now Yemen, Bahrain, Morocco and Libya are also drawn in. Yemeni President describes it as a virus.

Do you see a tide of change and end of dictatorships?

I believe with growing affluence and literacy rate any autocratic govt. cannot hold on to power, unless the men on the street are all happy.

Still there suddendly seem to be so many dissatisfied citizens everywhere? something is wrong I think.

Mainly the people there have been oppressed and the country plundered by the dictators.

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Sanaa, Yemen (CNN) -- Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh rejected demands Monday that he step aside, comparing the anti-government protests in his country to a virus sweeping through the region.

"This is a virus and is not part of our heritage or the culture of the Yemeni people," he told reporters. "It's a virus that came from Tunisia to Egypt. And to some regions, the scent of the fever is like influenza. As soon as you sit with someone who is infected, you'll be infected."

Meanwhile, anti-government protests appeared to be gaining ground Monday with news that Houthi rebels, who have been battling the government for years, were staging protests and may come to Sanaa, the capital, to join Yemenis in demonstrations.

Saleh added that those seeking change should accept the reforms he has proposed. He had earlier said he won't seek another term in 2013 after being in power for 32 years. He also said he would postpone parliamentary elections scheduled for April to allow more time for discussions about reform.

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https://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/21/yemen.protests/index.html?hpt=T2

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CNN has summaried a list of all the unrests in the Arab World

Pivotal day for Bahrain as protests continue

Libya struggles to quell spreading revolt

Yemen's president compares protests to 'influenza'

Jordan: several injured during demonstrations

Assets of former Egyptian president and family frozen

Report: Iranian warships to cross Suez Tuesday

Teenager dies, 39 hurt in fresh clashes in Iraq's Kurdistan

Report: Egyptian dad names child 'Facebook'

Ban Ki-Moon discusses protests with regional leaders

https://edition.cnn.com/MIDDLEEAST/

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Posted: 15 years ago

Bahrain

Its fall is a major concern to the Americans as the US 5th Naval Fleet is based there. Bahrain is nestled between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Its fall would mean the US would have to leave as the US has been supporting the Sunnis all this while ( The Shiites are closer to Iran).

Bahrain is ruled by the Sunni Muslim minority (1/3rd) over the Shiites Majority - as a result of US support; so there are complaints of unfairness in job prospects by the Sunnis.

https://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/02/17/us.bahrain.stakes/index.html

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Posted: 15 years ago

Vinu Bhai is in the Middleeast I believe.

Vinu Maharaj what is happening there ? Are you okay ?

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Posted: 15 years ago

Originally posted by: Summer3
Vinu Bhai is in the Middleeast I believe.
Vinu Maharaj what is happening there ? Are you okay ?

Here today also there is small Anti -Govt protest is there...But all things are normal now...😊

See the suporters rally

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxhfe6zyHyk[/YOUTUBE]

Y.day's😊

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qObcg-WR7bI[/YOUTUBE]

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Thanks Vinu ji I am glad things have improved. People should have a very good reason to protest like unfairness, lack of food etc. There is no perfect system but that which is fair and practical should be accepted. In a turmoil everyone loses.

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Posted: 14 years ago

Gaddafi remains defiant. Par of country has fallen to the Freedom seekers.

His sons have 10,000 soldiers merceneries to fight for them.

It is a tough situation.

28 February 2011 Last updated at 04:31 GMT

World applies pressure on Gaddafi New

Foreign ministers from around the world are gathering in Geneva to discuss their response to the mounting humanitarian crisis in Libya.

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Actually it started with Tunisia. Egypt only got more coverage on television. However for Arabs it started with Tunisia, when Zine Al-Abedine was overthrown. For the longest time Arabs just accepted what their government dished out. I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, talking about the monarch was something people just did not do, still doesn't do. It Libya people never take Gaddhafi's name. They refer to him and " he or him", even when he is not around because they are that scared. People do not question how much money their governments keep, and how much they give back to the people. They simply accept the government and move on. That can explain how hey still go on with active Monarchs, and Presidents who reign for 30-40 years. Finally the Tunisians got tired. Not only is the younger generation more educated than the past generations, but they are also more aware of the world. They are willing to take the risk to create something better. All middle eastern countries pretty much have the same problems. Once they saw what regular citizens are capable of they are finally taking a stand.

I have been listening to a lot of Arab American interviews these days. I am awed by their passion. Many are leaving the comfort of their safe homes to go to middle east and be a part of these amazing revolutions. They don't want to sit back and watch the way their parents, and grandparents did. As for the adults who are a part of this they are so tired of everything, they feel this is their chance. They have come too far to give up now.

I have a lot of respect for these people. My parents are originally from Bangladesh and I despise the Bengali government. I cringe when Bengalis comment on dirty politics. If they are so tired of their government they should stop electing the two old witches who have been running the country since the beginning of time.They had their chance, they could have made a change when those two were arrested, but they chose not to. I am happy for the Arabs. It's hard but at least they finally have the courage to fight.

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Originally posted by: Perfangel5655
Actually it started with Tunisia. Egypt only got more coverage on television. However for Arabs it started with Tunisia, when Zine Al-Abedine was overthrown. For the longest time Arabs just accepted what their government dished out. I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, talking about the monarch was something people just did not do, still doesn't do. It Libya people never take Gaddhafi's name. They refer to him and " he or him", even when he is not around because they are that scared. People do not question how much money their governments keep, and how much they give back to the people. They simply accept the government and move on. That can explain how hey still go on with active Monarchs, and Presidents who reign for 30-40 years. Finally the Tunisians got tired. Not only is the younger generation more educated than the past generations, but they are also more aware of the world. They are willing to take the risk to create something better. All middle eastern countries pretty much have the same problems. Once they saw what regular citizens are capable of they are finally taking a stand.

I have been listening to a lot of Arab American interviews these days. I am awed by their passion. Many are leaving the comfort of their safe homes to go to middle east and be a part of these amazing revolutions. They don't want to sit back and watch the way their parents, and grandparents did. As for the adults who are a part of this they are so tired of everything, they feel this is their chance. They have come too far to give up now.

I have a lot of respect for these people. My parents are originally from Bangladesh and I despise the Bengali government. I cringe when Bengalis comment on dirty politics. If they are so tired of their government they should stop electing the two old witches who have been running the country since the beginning of time.They had their chance, they could have made a change when those two were arrested, but they chose not to. I am happy for the Arabs. It's hard but at least they finally have the courage to fight.

Thanks that is interesting. did not know that the people were that terrified of the Govt.

Some of the Middle east people are paid by the Govt for doing nothing. Could be a miminum sum I guess. Unless people have food to eat and things to do they will not be unhappy.

Yes the younger better educated ones will not take all the rubbish from the Govt, there has to be a turning point. It is the same with all civilizations and after a while changes has to take place.

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Mar 21, 2011

More than 8,000 Libyans killed in revolt

More than 8,000 Libyan rebels have been killed in the revolt against Muammar Gaddafi's rule, a spokesman said. -- PHOTO: AFP

CAIRO - MORE than 8,000 Libyans aligned with the rebel movement that rose up against Muammar Gaddafi have been killed in the revolt against his rule, a spokesman for the rebel movement told Al Jazeera on Sunday.

'Our dead and martyrs number more than 8,000 killed,' Abdel Hafiz Ghoga said.

He criticised Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa over comments that appeared to be critical of military action by the United States and its allies against Libya.

The Arab League had called for the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya to protect civilians from Gaddafi's forces but General Moussa on Sunday condemned 'the bombardment of civilians'.

'What is happening in Libya differs from the aim of imposing a no-fly zone, and what we want is the protection of civilians and not the bombardment of more civilians,' Egypt's state news agency quoted General Moussa as saying.

Ghoga said: 'Today, when the secretary general spoke, I was surprised.' 'What is the mechanism that stops the extermination of the people in Libya, what is the mechanism, Mr. Secretary General? If the protection of civilians is not a humanitarian obligation, what is the mechanism that you propose to us?' he asked. -- REUTERS