Stories from 6 February 2011
Egypt: My 73-year-old Father at Tahrir
Egyptian Nadia El Awady took her 73-year-old father with her to Tahrir today, where she joined fellow Egyptians in the Sunday of Martyrs, as widespread protests calling for an end...
Egypt: Welcoming A New Country
Egyptians are dreaming of a better future, and for some the dream is already coming true. In this post we hear from Egyptian bloggers who feel they are seeing a...
Egypt: “I am writing for the sake of history”
The protests in Egypt continue, and have the attention of people not only in Egypt, but across the region and around the world. In this post we hear from a...
Jordan: Islamists Refuse Offer to Join Government
Following meetings with Jordan's King Abdulla and an invitation to Islamists to join the cabinet of newly appointed Prime Minister Maarouf Bakhit, which the Islamists turned down, Jordanian tweeters are...
Kuwait: Praying for a Free Egypt
Like the rest of the world, Kuwaiti netizens are closely following the unfolding events in Egypt. Tweeps are lending their support to Egyptian protesters, in prayer and calls for an...
Egypt: Remembering Egypt's Martyrs
Tribute is pouring from all around the world for those who have lost their lives in protests held across Egypt to call for an end of the Mubarak regime. Today...
Egypt: Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow
As demonstrations in Egypt enter their twelfth day, some are becoming discouraged, but still others have kept high hopes for a positive outcome. In this post, we share Egyptian dreams.
