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3Feb
2011

Interview with an Egyptian-American on Egypt’s Turmoil

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Egypt in Turmoil: A Hungry Nation’s Revolution Al-Talib meets with Noora Kamel, an Egyptian-American senior at UCLA, to talk about life in a nation ruled by Hosni Mubarak. Having lived there for five years and recently returned to the United States, Kamel shares her experiences about a hungry nation on the brink of revolt. A-T: Describe the social, political situation that led to the protests. Why are people out there? What’s going on? Kamel: I think the main reason is [...]

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31Jan
2011

A New Egypt?

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Yes, it is time for Mubarak to go. And the people of Egypt not only want to make sure Mubarak makes his exit from Egypt, but for his entire regime to leave.  As the Egyptian government has shut down all internet and social media services, limited cellular and SMS/text messaging communication, and tried to limit the international media by arresting, harassing and attacking journalists, it has not done anything to stop the Egyptian people’s plight for freedom.   To sum it [...]

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