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The Egyptian Revolution
Eighteen days ago in the country of Egypt large protests began with the notation to end President Hosni Mubarak's reign of over three decades. The protests hit a breaking point early last week when internet and cell phones were cut off by the government around the country to derail the access of communication outside of the country. This intern caused citizens to become more enraged and protests grew. While protests remained peaceful, continual pressure was placed upon Mubarak to step down. Last night after allies of the Egyptian President indicated that the President would finally heed to the peoples request and give up power, he instead surprised everyone and announced that he would maintain his title as President and transfer his power to the current Vice President Omar Suleiman.
Egyptians immediately began protesting in record breaking numbers and openly showed there disdain that Mubarak remained in office. Earlier today Mubarak finally relinquished power after thirty plus years. The departure was announced by Egypts Vice President Omar Suleiman. "At the current time the country is being run by the Supreme Court of Armed Forces."
Following the news of the successful revolt President Barak Obama addressed the public with his words on the events. "There are moments in our life where we have the pleasure of witnessing history, this is one of those moments, this is one of those times." He went on to acknowledge the large role that Egypt has played throughout history. "Egypt has played large roles in history in the last 6,000 years, now we've witnessed history turn it's wheels at a pivotal pace ." Obama then stated that the U.S. is willing to help Egypt get back on it's feet during this reconstruction period. "But this is not the end of Egypt's change, this is the beginning. Egyptians have made it clear that nothing less than genuine democracy will carry the day." He said challenges they faced would include revising the constitution, lifting the emergency law. He also goes on to note something that this revolution seems to signify. "I see extraordinary potential for this generation to take flight."
With the major use of technology in the world and the education of the youth the voices of the young generation are proving more monumental than ever. The changes in Egypt could possible have a counter affect to other middle eastern countries and ignite a new age of freedom. Today the world celebrates Democracy and the worth of multiple human beings coming together with the voice of a single nation to stand up for basic human rights. This is something President Obama dually notes "We can't help but here the echo's of history, Martin Luther King once said as I repeat it now, there is something in the soul that cries out for freedom."
Following the news of the successful revolt President Barak Obama addressed the public with his words on the events. "There are moments in our life where we have the pleasure of witnessing history, this is one of those moments, this is one of those times." He went on to acknowledge the large role that Egypt has played throughout history. "Egypt has played large roles in history in the last 6,000 years, now we've witnessed history turn it's wheels at a pivotal pace ." Obama then stated that the U.S. is willing to help Egypt get back on it's feet during this reconstruction period. "But this is not the end of Egypt's change, this is the beginning. Egyptians have made it clear that nothing less than genuine democracy will carry the day." He said challenges they faced would include revising the constitution, lifting the emergency law. He also goes on to note something that this revolution seems to signify. "I see extraordinary potential for this generation to take flight."
With the major use of technology in the world and the education of the youth the voices of the young generation are proving more monumental than ever. The changes in Egypt could possible have a counter affect to other middle eastern countries and ignite a new age of freedom. Today the world celebrates Democracy and the worth of multiple human beings coming together with the voice of a single nation to stand up for basic human rights. This is something President Obama dually notes "We can't help but here the echo's of history, Martin Luther King once said as I repeat it now, there is something in the soul that cries out for freedom."
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