In another twist, Hosni Mubarak indicates that he is ‘fed up’ but that ‘Obama has not asked for him to go immediately’. William Hague, the British foreign secretary, does not wish to advocate ‘who should… go’.
Bahrain will be the next in line for a popular revolution. The youth have decided that 14th February would be “The Day of Rage” against the Al Khalifa hereditary dictatorship
Hosni Mubarak’s chilling message that he will be staying until September, is reminiscent of a Mafia foot soldier’s threats backed up by the Godfather.
Leading NGO, Citizens International challenges the Malaysian government over December’s Ashura raids.
Arzu Merali argues that civil society must be wary of the demonising of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamic other, if it is serious about supporting change.
Tunisia, Egypt and the Protracted Collapse of the American Empire by Nafeez Ahmed.
