Mahitab Elgilani, one of the most leading faces in protests and rallies since long before
the revolution started, and during the events of the revolution.
"It is 4am Cairo time. An attack had been launched against those in the sit in, in front of the Cabinet of Ministers and Parliament. Water is pouring on them in this cold, stones and Molotov's from security. This means that soon they will progress into using tear gas and rubber bullets, then live ammo and toxic gases." - Ahmed Salah, December 16, 2011
On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, the people of Egypt led a campaign of
non violent civil resistance against the 30 year regime of dictator,
President Hosni Mubarak. The initial uprising began in Cairo, Alexandria.
"Clashes continue nonstop around Tahrir in Kasr ElEini St. and ElSheikh Rehan Street with the death toll rising to 15 protesters in two days and hundreds more injured or kidnapped by the military and security." - Ahmed Salah, December 18, 2011
Ahmed Salah, an Egyptian activist, public speaker and advocate of non violent resistance, shared his account through words and photo.
Hany Ghoraba, an Egyptian journalist, businessman and political
analyst in Cairo, describes on live audio, the years preceding, during and up to
present Egypt, focusing on The Egyptian Revolution: Live from Cairo: From Tahrir to the Muslim Brotherhood
On February 11, 2011, Mubarak resigned after demonstrations turned violent with clashes between security forces and protesters.
Blood and live ammo, everywhere . . .
Tear gas canisters made in the
USA. They were not bought, but given as military aid.
This is where American tax payers money is spent.
The all women rally in Tahrir.
Amnesty International and The Egyptian Organization For Human Rights have
documented extensive cases of human rights abuses such as torture,
killing and forced virginity tests under the regime of Mubarak between
1993-2007, including the 2011-2012 revolution when SCAF [Supreme Council
of Armed Forces] were granted rule over Egypt.
"A massacre is underway in Tahrir. More and more troops are coming in covering more entrances to the square. Already stormed the mosque and the church that were converted into hospitals for the injured and injured and kidnapped the doctors as well as everyone else. This keeps getting darker and darker, people are getting ready to die and write their names on their arms. I can't remember the last time I was so desperate and frustrated. The war of attrition against us worked, they exhausted us to the maximum, and now they move for the kill." - Ahmed Salah
In 2012, Egypt will elect a new President.
