Revolution in the Middle East Update from Firedoglake
Siun reports fom Libya et al .. “I’m Not Sure I’ll Be Alive in Five Minutes” —
Protests in Libya have grown increasingly large and met with increasingly violent response .. In Bahrain, after the Crown Prince ordered military and security forces to withdraw, protesters quickly advanced on the Pearl Roundabout and immediately re-established their tent city and encampment .. Protest continue in Algeria, Yemen and were seen in Kuwait on Saturday. New demonstrations have been called for Iran and we’re continuing to see demonstrations like those today in Iraq .. Other countries to watch on Sunday are Morocco today where Al Jazeera reports “a group of young Moroccans that calls itself the “February 20 Movement for Change” has called for nationwide protests, “A Day of Dignity” on Sunday to push for constitutional reforms that would reduce King Mohammed’s powers and make the justice system more independent.”
meanwhile in Wisconsin 🙂 – mab .. read more
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