Egyptian Revolution 2011 - In Progress



Egyptian men praying for a peaceful revolution

It has been two months since I last posted, it is not always easy to post and blog but I figured that people, though they may not be regular followers of this blogsite are checking it every now and then and I owe it to them or to you the readers (especially to some journalists from India who encouraged me to keep blogging)to keep this blog active for as long as I have the means to write.

Anyway the latest issue that I am following is the Egyptian revolution of 2011. I am not a political type of person (in fact, in my opinion politics is one of the boring subjects ever) but I am closely following the development of events presently happening in Egypt. Personally, I like the idea that the Egyptian people are standing up and are voicing their dislike to the authoritarian-type government that has been ruling the country for thirty-years, aside from the very long regime reports of corruption and nepotism are also allegedly happening.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been in power this long and in fairness to him he has done great things for his country and has played a big role in Arab-Israeli peace relations but sometimes there comes a time when all good things should come to an end and I think this is it...the people are tired of his government and they need change. A change for a better Egypt for the 21st century. Perhaps a new leader will be better than Mubarak, (besides Mubarak has done enough for the country so he should now move on and give others parties a chance), what angers the people is that Mubarak is reportedly grooming his son to be the next president and this is not right at all. If the allegations are true then this is nepotism or maybe he would just like to make a dynasty just like the Egyptian pharaos of long ago. Other complaints about his administration is the economy of the country, corruption and jailing of his political opponents.

Sign says: No negotiations, No talks, until Mubarak Leaves!

Hopefully, Mubarak will concede to the wishes of the people and set up a fair-and-square election. I hope this mess ends up peacefully without any bloodshed or civil war amongst the people and most of all I hope no element of radical Islamic ideals will be able to penetrate and influence the good ideals of the Egyptian people. In the meantime let us pray and wait.

Photo Credits: Egyptian Men Praying for Peaceful Revolution and No Negotiations
Photographer: Iman Mosaad
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/imosaad/