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**Pete** · 12-12-2014, 05:37

2011 is a long time ago.

Egypt update

Revolution a distant memory as Egypt escalates repression

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-30381292

"If you want to know what became of the revolution of 2011, which electrified Egypt and swept then-President Hosni Mubarak from power, you could talk to its leaders. Or try to. Some are in exile, and others in jail.

The award-winning liberal activist Asmaa Mahfouz is still at large, but far from free. She was recently banned from leaving the country.

"The regime is hostile towards the revolution," she says, "and is trying to erase it from history." Many here share that view...."

12-12-2014, 05:37	#4
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	2011 is a long time ago 2011 is a long time ago. Egypt update Revolution a distant memory as Egypt escalates repression http://www.bbc.com/news/world-30381292 "If you want to know what became of the revolution of 2011, which electrified Egypt and swept then-President Hosni Mubarak from power, you could talk to its leaders. Or try to. Some are in exile, and others in jail. The award-winning liberal activist Asmaa Mahfouz is still at large, but far from free. She was recently banned from leaving the country. "The regime is hostile towards the revolution," she says, "and is trying to erase it from history." Many here share that view...."
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