Latest posts by Amira Al Hussaini from February, 2011
Bahrain: Police Attack Protesters at Pearl Roundabout
This post is part of our special coverage of Bahrain Protests 2011. The Bahraini police have just launched an attack on protesters at the Pearl Roundabout. Here are the reactions from Twitter: @maryamalkhawaja: There are wounded, area is surrounded @FroozyO: Attention attention: Riot police by the hundreds have just arrived...
Bahrain: Safe Day for Protesters
It was a safe day for protesters in Bahrain today, with the police forces staying at bay, and allowing the protests to go unhampered. The day marks a total change to the police brutality protesters faced on the first and second day of the demonstrations, which saw the death of two protesters.
Libya: Protests Begin in Benghazi Ahead of February 17 Day of Wrath
Libya's revolution date is pencilled in for February 17 - but it seems that the Libyans are too eager to voice their rage and anger at Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, who has ruled their country for almost 40 years. News of protests in Benghazi is continuing to dominate my timeline and here are some reactions.
Bahrain: Day of Wrath Number Two
Bahrain's Day of Wrath protests enter their second day. Two protesters have been killed, reportedly at the hands of police using excessive force. Here are some reactions from Twitter.
Bahrain: A Second Man Killed as Police Attack First Victim's Funeral
Another young man Fadhel Al Matrook has been killed this morning as police attacked a funeral procession for another young man Ali Mushaima killed in yesterday's Day of Wrath protests in Bahrain.
Bahrain: The Day of Wrath
Protests took place in many places in Bahrain today, in what has been called Bahrain's Day of Wrath. Netizens gasped in horror as they saw how police forces dealt with peaceful protesters from the early morning, quickly exchanging links to horrible videos showing police atrocities on Twitter and other social networking sites.
Bahrain: Fighting Sectarian Bigotry Head On
Discussions on recent political and recent developments in Bahrain took a sectarian tone on Twitter. In a series of tweets, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa takes a stance, and joins the crusade against sectarian bigotry.
Yemen: Protests Continue Away from International Media Eyes
With the entire world watching Egypt as it celebrates the uprooting of its dictator, Yemenis are calling for help and the world's media attention, as they take to the streets to call for an end of Ali Abdullah Saleh's regime.
Bahrain: A $2,650 Gift to Each Bahraini Family
To mark the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter, Bahrain's King Hamad announced a BD1,000 ($2,650) gift to each Bahraini family. While some tweeps have already started counting their money and planning what to buy with the windfall, others are complaining that it is too little, too late. Here...
Egypt: Mubarak's Resignation Celebrations Continue
Celebrations around the world continue after news that Hosni Mubarak has left the house. The dictator, who ruled Egypt for three decades, and refused to step down despite 18 days of continuous protests in which Egyptians expressed their demand that he leaves power in every peaceful means possible, has finally resigned.
Egypt: The World Rejoices as Mubarak Resigns
On day 18 of massive protests that have rocked Egypt, Hosni Mubarak resigns. Tweeps from around the world rejoice at the news.
Egypt: Kareem Amer is Free
Prominent Egyptian blogger Kareem Amer, also known as Abdulkareem Nabeel Sulaiman, has been set free, tweeps confirmed today. The blogger, previously jailed for four years for an article he wrote on his blog, along with film-maker Samir Eshra were "kidnapped" by thugs on February 7, handed over to military security, and shipped to an army jail in the "middle of the desert."
Egypt: What Will the Army Do?
So far, with a few or a lot of exceptions, the army has remained a buffer between the pro-democracy protesters and the government's security apparatus and mercenary thugs, as Egyptians continue to call for an end of the Mubarak regime, for the 18th day in a row. After last night's announcement made by Mubarak, and as millions of Egyptians plan to take to the streets today, Egyptian bloggers have a lot to say - about the role of the army and what could happen in their country over the next few hours.
Egypt: Peaceful Protests to Continue Until Demands are Met
Angry and confused, protesters across Egypt continue in their demonstrations for the overthrow of the country's regime. President Mubarak's speech on the evening of 10 February, 2011, did just what his previous television appearance did - rally the crowds and unite them under one banner: calling for an end of his 30-year rule and that of his regime.
Egypt: Mubarak's Speech Booed by Tahrir Crowds
A defiant Mubarak addressed the people of Egypt tonight, saying he will continue to remain president until presidential elections in September, but would delegate presidential responsibilities to newly appointed vice-president Omar Sulieman. Reactions from Twitter follow.
Egypt: Reasons Mubarak is Late!
Mubarak is expected to address the nation tonight - and the time of the expected speech just keeps moving back. Fed up of waiting, tweeps are killing time, and keeping us all entertained.
Egypt: Tweeps Will Only Rejoice When they Bring the Regime Down
Twitter is a riot of speculation as news outlets continue to report that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak will step down tonight. The Higher Army Council just announced that it would meet continuously to “protect the nation” and “aspirations of the people.”
Egypt: RIP General Saad El Din El Shazly
Today Egypt lost an untold hero of the 1973 October War. On Twitter, tweeps pay their respects to the man who was the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces during the October War
Egypt: A List of Demands from Tahrir Square
A list of demands from the protesters at Tahrir Square is being circulated online today, the 17th day of massive demonstrations across Egypt calling for the overthrow of the Mubarak regime. The first item calls for the resignation of president Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt: Children, Fish and Cats Ask Mubarak to Leave
Children, fish and even cats, have joined millions of Egyptians in their call for an end to the Mubarak regime.
Egypt: Strike! Strike! Strike!
Hundreds of thousands of workers have gone on strike across Egypt today, and more are threatening to join the action tomorrow. Reports of strikes started making their way online yesterday, and netizens are now calling for a nationwide general strike, in solidarity with pro-democracy protests, now on their 16th day.
