The Contagion Today

Despotism can only exist in darkness, and there are too many lights now in the political firmament to permit it to remain anywhere, as it has heretofore done, almost everywhere.
James Madison

Kuwait key opposition group calls for PM ouster KUWAIT CITY — A key Kuwaiti opposition group on Monday demanded the ouster of the prime minister as youth activists called for a rally on March 8 to force the premier to quit.

UDPATE 1-Saudi activists eye protests, wait for new cabinet Activists have set up Facebook pages calling for protests on March 11 and 20, with more than 17,000 supporters combined, but police managed to stifle two attempts to hold protests in the Red Sea city of Jeddah last month, highlighting the difficulties of such mobilisation in the conservative kingdom.

Military agrees to dismiss Egypt's current cabinet THE YOUTH coalition that launched the uprising in Egypt has announced that the ruling military council has agreed to dismiss the current government headed by prime minister Ahmad Shafiq ahead of parliamentary elections.

Libya revolt as it happened: Monday (BBC)

Bahrain protesters blockade Parliament MANAMA: Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman said Monday efforts were under way to launch talks with the opposition, which is demanding major political reforms amid a wave of anti-government protests. On Monday, anti-government protesters blockaded the country's Parliament and massed outside the state broadcaster

'Day Of Rage' Protests Continue In Iraq He recently encouraged his 6000 Facebook followers to protest against corruption. A few days ago, he was eating lunch with other journalists when soldiers pulled up, blindfolded them, and whisked them away.

Syrian repression: Security thugs threaten and intimidate protesters The plainclothes not-so-secret police, or moukhabarat, arrived early, more than 40 minutes before the protest was due to start at 5 p.m. opposite the three-story Libyan Embassy in Damascus last Wednesday.

Oman City sealed off as Sultan bids to placate protesters

Oil price spikes as unrest hits Oman Hundreds of protesters blocked access to Oman's second biggest port, Sohar, on Monday and called for "the trial of all ministers" and "the abolition of all taxes".

Dissidents 'denied care' in Zimbabwe Harare - Prison authorities in Zimbabwe have ignored court orders for 12 activists accused of planning an Egyptian-style uprising against President Robert Mugabe to receive medical treatment for torture-inflicted injuries, their lawyer said on Monday.

Another leading dissident arrested, tortured, lawyers say (Roundup) Job Sikhala, the leader of a small offshoot of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change, was arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged plan to stage demonstrations like those in Egypt in a bid to overthrow the 87-year-old Mugabe, a statement from Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights said.

Yemen power sharing option fails to woo tribesmen Powerful Yemeni tribal leaders have thrown their weight behind opposition demonstrators who have taken to the streets of Sanaa, spurning a power sharing from Ali Abdullah Saleh, the country's President.

Keep in mind calls have been made for March 8th(Kuwait) and 11th(Saudi Arabia) for protests.

Bloomberg Journalist Assaulted as China Heightens Security By Bloomberg News - Sun Feb 27 16:07:50 GMT 2011 A Bloomberg News journalist was assaulted yesterday in Beijing while covering the deployment of police in response to online calls for protests in the Chinese capital.

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US condemns Iran arrests, intimidation "It has been made clear to the world that Iran denies its citizens the same fundamental rights it continues to applaud elsewhere in the Middle East.

EU to discuss sanctions against over 80 Iranian officials The sanctions aimed to penalize only the members of the Iranian regime and military apparatus who were responsible for crushing the pro-democracy protests in 2009.

Libya violence shocks Maghreb neighbors Mauritanian youth voice outrage over the attacks on Libyan civilians; Morocco calls for an end to the bloodshed.

Tunisia – A new PM named after resignation Tunisia's interim president, Foued Mebazaa, named Beji Caid-Essebsi, a former government minister as prime minister.

Factbox: Facts about Oman (Reuters) - Police and demonstrators demanding political reform clashed in Oman on Sunday, killing two people, and protesters set government buildings and cars ablaze, witnesses said.

Middle East unrest spreads to Oman One protester killed by security forces in Omani town of Sohar, while Bahrain stages peaceful demonstration and Saudi intellectuals call on king to relinquish many powers

Yemen - President Ali Abdullah Saleh vows to resist Yemen protests SANAA: Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh vowed to defend his three-decade regime "with every drop of blood", accusing opponents of hijacking protests in a ploy to split the nation.

Yemen - The Tribe Has Spoken: Yemen's Powerbrokers Step In As protesters continue to hit the streets of Yemen's cities, another battle is being fought behind closed doors — this one for the hearts and minds of the nation's tribal leaders. After a prominent sheikh quit the party of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh this weekend, pressure is mounting for other tribal chieftains around the country to jump off the fence and proclaim their allegiances.

Egypt to call referendum, open up politics-lawyer CAIRO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Egypt's military rulers are likely this week to lift restrictions that have long crushed political opposition and call a referendum on constitutional reforms next month, a lawyer who helped draft the changes said on Sunday. (No Bill of Rights on the horizon so far)

Libya exodus sparks border crisis Libya's border with Tunisia is being overrun with migrants, many of them from Egypt, fleeing turmoil in Libya, aid workers say. A UN refugee official told the BBC that 20,000 Egyptians were stranded and needed food and shelter. Many are sleeping in the open despite the cold.

Egypt's Moussa yet to make decision on presidency ' CAIRO Feb 27 (Reuters) - Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa has yet to decide whether to run for the Egyptian presidency, an official in office said, responding to a media report that said he intended to do so.

Libya rebels form council, oppose foreign intervention BENGHAZI, Libya, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Rebels in eastern Libya said on Sunday they had formed a national council, pledging to help free areas of the country still under Muammar Gaddafi's rule and describing the council as the face of the revolution.

Libyan rebels prepare for offensive Hundreds of armed anti-government forces backed by military defectors who control the city closest to the capital Tripoli are preparing to repel an expected offensive by forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi surrounding Zawiya.

'Men Found Buried Alive' At Gaddafi Compound Sky News has uncovered disturbing new evidence of the barbarity of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime in Libya east, where the opposition movement has seized control.

Anti-Gaddafi Protesters Control Key Town Anti-government protesters were in control of a key town just 30 miles from the capital Tripoli as international pressure grew on Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

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Egypt army apologizes for beating protesters CAIRO — Egypt's ruling military council apologized on Saturday after military police beat protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square, but activists called for fresh protests to denounce violence by the authorities.

Egypt backs constitution changes (BBC) The army in Egypt has passed a draft of constitutional amendments to be submitted to a national referendum. Under the proposed changes, the president would only be allowed to serve two four-year terms.

After Iraq's Day of Rage, a Crackdown on Intellectuals (Washington Post)Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who only recently formed a fragile governing coalition that is supported by the United States, was apparently concerned about the protest billed as Iraq's "Day of Rage."

Algerian police block new protests (AFP) ALGIERS — Several hundred riot police blocked a new opposition attempt to stage an anti-government march in the centre of the Algerian capital Saturday.

Algerian nationality will be withdrawn from those who chose the French one According to corroborating sources, the interest felt by first head of State for this issue would be due to the fact that many Algerians who have two nationalities, French and Algerian represent a threat to the country.

At least three killed in Tunisian clashes Renewed clashes in Tunisia left at least three people killed and a dozen injured late Saturday, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said, dpa reported.
The demonstrators were killed in violent clashes in Tunis, the ministry said.

Mostly peaceful protests in Morocco today According to the Moroccan media 'Yabiladi' - the only one covering today's protests - the largest protests had gathered in Casablanca, Morocco's largest city. The 'Yabiladi' journalist present estimated the crowd at around 4000, while organisers put it ...

Unrest in the Middle East and Africa -- country by country

Turkey objects to sanctions against Libya New York, 26 February – Ahead of today's meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss a draft resolution forwarded by the US, Great Britain, France and Germany calling for an arms embargo on Libya and a travel ban as well as an asset freeze against Colonel Ghadafi, his family and top officials supporting him, Turkey voiced out its strong objections.

Leading Yemeni tribal figure says Saleh must go (Reuters) - A prominent Yemeni tribal figure resigned from President Ali Abdullah Saleh's ruling party on Saturday and called for the veteran Arab leader's overthrow, a day after fierce clashes in Aden killed seven people.

Reform best antidote to Yemen secessionists "Yemen is in dire need of a political settlement. Otherwise those advocating southern secession will gain the upper hand," Ali Hussein Ashal told Reuters in an interview in Sanaa.

Bahrain opposition demands resignation of prime minister Bahrain’s increasingly assertive opposition movement flexed its muscles on Saturday, staging a massive demonstration in central Manama at short notice to demand the ousting of the kingdom’s prime minister.

Peaceful protests spread to other parts of Oman A woman blogger, who writes Random Ramblings about Life in Salalah under the name of Dhofari Gucci, has written: "Protesters gathered outside the Governor's office after Friday prayers and evidently they have not moved and won't until their demands have been fulfilled. I sent my brother to investigate. They've been chanting ‘People want an end to corruption'."

Online call for protests in China prompts crackdown Authorities have responded to the anonymous campaign calling for pro-democracy demonstrations across China with detention of human rights activists, greater Internet censorship and pressure on foreign journalists

Check it out – Today

The cost to insure the Italian debt catches up with Portugal’s at 181.80

Markit’s PMI(retail) is out for France. The headline Retail PMI registered 45.2, down from 58.4 in the previous month. (Full report)

Markit’s PMI(retail) is out for the Eurozone. The PMI sank to 49.9 in February, from 55.8 in January (the highest figure since May 2006), indicating that revenues had failed to grow for the first time since last October. (Full report)

“Speculation…”  (CNBC) But maybe as important to the price of oil Thursday was the fact that Nymex and ICE, in a seemingly coordinated fashion, raised margin requirements on crude futures, by as much as 20 percent. The most speculative type of investments would now require a margin deposit of $6,075 from $,5063, on a contract with a notional value of about $100,000.

But don’t make mistakes, markets regulators interventions can’t change any fundamental trend nor alter the market liquidity without taking the risk to watch prices volatility spike out making things worse than what “the speculators” actions may do. It doesn’t mean regulators should do nothing when witnessing an extraordinary situation but the balanced action between the liquidity need and the need to avoid an overcrowded buying or selling position is always a tough challenge.

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Aung San Suu Kyi Notes Parallels Between Middle East and Burma Nobel Laureate and pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi says the people of Burma are closely following events in the Middle East, where largely peaceful protests have forced governments out of office in Tunisia and Egypt.

Iranian Opposition Schedules New Protests BEIRUT—Iran's opposition announced a plan for nationwide street protests every Tuesday for the next three weeks as a way to increase pressure on the government.

Morocco's king tries to cool revolt Hotel workers were still sweeping away the remains of shattered plate glass windows on the Avenue Mohammed VI in Tangiers this week after pro-democracy marches and vandalism across Morocco on Sunday in which banks and nightclubs were attacked and five people died in a fire.

Big Moroccan political party calls for reforms RABAT — One of the biggest parties in Morocco's ruling coalition, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, on Thursday called for a timetable for implementing political reforms to meet popular demand.

Poor migrant workers feared unable to flee Libya violence Egyptian workers arrive at a refugee camp shortly after crossing into Tunisia, as they flee violence in Libya near the border crossing of Ras Adjir, Feb. 24, 2011.

Algeria lifts state of emergency after 19 years ALGIERS — Algeria on Thursday lifted its state of emergency after 19 years following unprecedented protests last month that threatened President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's decades-old regime, against a background of revolts across the Arab world.

Saudi Arabia king accused of misjudged bribery in attempt to avoid unrest Leading intellectuals in Saudi Arabia have warned that grand financial gestures are no substitute for meaningful political reform, after King Abdullah unveiled a $36bn (£22bn) social welfare package in advance of planned anti-government protests next month.

Bahraini king in Saudi Arabia to discuss unrest MANAMA, Bahrain — A day after one of the largest pro-democracy demonstrations this tiny Persian Gulf nation had ever seen, its king was in Saudi Arabia, a close ally and neighbor, to discuss the unrest engulfing the region.

Syria clamps down on dissent with beatings and arrests The security apparatus of Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, has been cracking down on demonstrations showing support for anti-government protests in other Arab countries.

Yemen president forms committee tasked with holding dialogue with opposition SANAA, Yemen — Yemen's president on Thursday ordered the formation of a government committee to open a dialogue with protesters who have been staging demonstrations for weeks demanding the president step down, state media reported. President Ali Abdullah Saleh's directive appeared to mark a significant concession in the standoff with the opposition, as well as an attempt to defuse the demonstrations that have been inspired by the successful uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.

Yemeni man dies of self-immolation AN unemployed 27-year-old man who set himself on fire four days ago in southern Yemen, has died of his injuries in the port city of Aden, his relatives and medics told Agence France Presse. Abdullah Mohammed Qasem died yesterday.

Better half a loaf than no bread at all once said _____________(homework) of the Bill of Rights knowing that it can’t be perfect and guarantee every suitable right while staying manageable and understandable enough for the less favored in society whatever his or her education to stand with it and preserve the essential freedoms one is entitled to. Governments, rulers and tyrants are sometime chased from power with poorly inspired elites only motivated by wealth on the run but they will be replaced. There isn’t much time when a change happens for the People to make sure their revolt will be rewarded. To last the reward is in the Constitution with organized separated powers and elections of Reps but to last longer be sure a Bill of Rights is mandatory with in mind every single rights in it will be regularly challenged, even elected there is no government with a taste for the People’s rights against its will.

All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.
James Madison

Bahrain says open to everything in national dialogue "Everything can be brought to the table," Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al-Khalifa told Reuters in an interview, responding to questions over whether Bahrain would consider changes in its cabinet in response to protester demands. (Reporting by Frederik Richter; Writing by Cynthia Johnston; Editing by Reed Stevenson) (Reuters)

As it happened Thursday: N Africa/Mid-East unrest (BBC)

Arrest made in texas on charge of attempted use of weapons of mass destruction.

Hey, have the numbers?

oh oh it's french stuff...

What's was that?

The Contagion - Libya

Mercenaries stream toward Tripoli as Qaddafi digs in “A message comes to every mobile phone about a general protest on Friday in Tripoli,” one resident there said, adding that Colonel Qaddafi's menacing speech to the country on Tuesday had increased their determination “100 percent.”
The looming signs of a new confrontation came as a growing number of Libyan military officers and officials said Wednesday that they had broken with Colonel Qaddafi over his intentions to bomb and kill Libyan civilians challenging him.

Libya: civil war breaks out as Gaddafi mounts rearguard fight Forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi made good on threats to trigger a civil war in Libya on Wednesday night, by taking up positions across the capital, Tripoli and launching a rearguard fight against rebels in major cities.

U.S. Will Consider 'All Options' on Libya, Clinton Says US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Americans to leave Libya immediately and said the US will examine “all possible options” to respond to the violence of the Qaddafi regime.

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Cameron Says Some Middle East Rulers Use Issue of Israel as a Distraction “In too many countries in the Middle East, some rulers say to their people ‘be angry about that, don’t be angry about the fact that you live in a non-open society,’” Cameron told his audience at Qatar University in the capital, Doha, today after taking a series of questions on Israel.

Kuwait

Cameron urges Mideast reform, not repression 

Burma

Could Burma's Next Uprising Begin on the Internet?  “We hope we can use the Internet to initiate an uprising this summer like those that took place in Tunisia and Egypt,” he said. “Because we cannot rely on the leadership of the mainstream opposition to topple the regime.” Ko Win, who for security reasons does not want his full name identified, said he and his friends used their own money to give students free Internet lessons in Rangoon Internet cafes.

Jordan & Yemen

Jordan and Yemen Hold Anti-Gaddafi Protests On Tuesday, demonstrators across the Middle East staged protests against the government of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The protest condemned the bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters in the North African country.

9 Yemeni MPs quit SANAA: Nine members of parliament have resigned from Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh's ruling party to protest against what they described as government violence against demonstrators, parliamentarians said on Wednesday.

The Contagion Today, Syria joined the spring and gets honey plus some less desirable attention from the Hizballah.....

The Truth of the Syrian Anger on Thursday
Hundreds of Syrian People, whom where nearby, started to gather around them and shout at them repeating some slogans about corruption and bribe at the Officer's sector. Syrian Interior Minister rushed to the place and calmed down the protesters at the insult caused to the Syrian citizens, regarding the fight which has evolved before.Minister promised to investigate this accident and to punish Officers in charge for this.

Report: Iran suppressed its protests by deploying Hizbullah fighters from Lebanon
Earlier, Hizbullah was said to have been deployed in Syria to protect the regime of President Bashar Assad. Opposition sources said about 2000 Hizbullah fighters crossed from Lebanon to Syria and were stationed around critical facilities.

Syrian government gives money to poor
The Syrian government has started giving out cash payments to thousands of poor people in an effort to tackle the high levels of poverty over fears that the regional uprisings in the Middle East would have domestic repercussions, media reports said.

Syria Protest Video Shows Unprecedented Crowd of 1500 in Damascus
It was a small protest by Tunisian or Egyptian standards, only 1500 people, but the spontaneous gathering in Damascus on Thursday may turn out to be the spark that ignites mass demonstrations in Syria.

I don't know how is that possible, you can speak of the human rights from London, but from the Paris jacobins, I mean, it's shameful... they can't even respect a Charter they signed giving some not all their rights back to the Corsican, Euskadi and Breizh nations. Check out Wales or Scotland, that's proven records of what human rights mean to mankind...

The Contagion – Today

Factbox - Quotes from witnesses on Libyan unrest

Libya: Celebrations in opposition-controlled east (BBC) The BBC's Jon Leyne is one of the first foreign journalists to enter Libya since the anti-government protests erupted last week.

Kuwait with problems of its own sees protesters take the streets over citizenship dispute “Thanks to events in Tunisia and Egypt, we have broken the fear barrier, and many Bedouin joined the demonstrations, including children,” Musaad Al-Shamari, a 35-year-old resident of Kuwait without citizenship papers, told The Media Line. “The street refuses the restrictions imposed on it by the government. People are demanding their honor.” The number of Bedouin, an Arabic abbreviation of Bidoon Jinsiyah or “without citizenship,” is estimated at between 100,000 and 120,000 in a population of 2.8 million.

Kuwait Denies Death of Protesters Kuwait on Sunday denied that police crackdown on protests in the past two days by stateless Arabs led to death and severe injuries. The Interior Ministry said "some minor injuries were treated at the location, while others were taken to hospital. The protests took place Friday and Saturday, at this stage, it is unknown if the Bedouins have staged more demonstrations.

More on the story Kuwait urges end to protests by nomadic tribes seeking state recognition (Canadian Press)

Jordan's Muslim opposition say protests to resume; Government condemns Libya's ... AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan's powerful Muslim Brotherhood vowed to resume protests, saying Tuesday that the government did not keep a promise of speedy reforms.

Jordan's politicians demand limit to king's powers AMMAN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Jordan's King Abdullah faces unprecedented calls by a mix of Islamists, liberals and traditional supporters for moves towards a constitutional monarchy, Jordanian politicians said on Tuesday.

Algeria govt adopts order ending emergency powers Reuters ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria's cabinet on Tuesday adopted an order to lift the 19-year-old state of emergency, a concession designed to keep out a wave of protests sweeping the Arab world.

Algeria's state of emergency to be lifted 'imminently' BBC Algeria's government has adopted a draft order to lift the country's 19-year-old state of emergency, the official APS news agency reports.

Morocco tense after new riots erupt Unconfirmed Demonstrators clashed with police in Imzouren in the north Monday, media reported. Four people were reported to have been injured and several arrested. The demonstrators were marching to demand the release of other protesters who had been detained Sunday. Rallies were also staged in Fez, Tangier and the capital Rabat Monday. Several people were reportedly arrested in Fez.

If Libya revolts, Saudi Arabia could be next (Financial Times) It is a very dangerous game to try and predict what will happen next in the Middle East and North Africa at the moment, …./…The key assumption as far as Libya was concerned was that with high oil revenues and a small population, Gaddafi was safe…./… But it seems now that people want more than just financial security and the stability that comes with high oil revenues: they want freedom. And if they want that in Libya, which has a GDP-per-capita of around $12,000, why shouldn’t they want the same in Saudi Arabia, whose income per head is only slightly higher at $14,000 a year?

Spain's Repsol suspends oil production in Libya

Yemen protesters clash Thousands of anti-government protesters rallied across Yemen on Tuesday, burning a car belonging to supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in the capital of Sanaa and chanting for the ruler to leave.

Exuberance, song and cucumbers at Yemen rally SANAA, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A woman veiled from head to toe takes the stage at a student rally against President Ali Abdullah Saleh and addresses the mostly male gathering. "I come from the province of Mareb, which is even more conservative than here. I ask you to let your women join the demonstrations," she tells the cheering crowd.

Thousands of Protesters Take to Streets in Hadramout (Yemen)

Masses of Pro-government supporters gather in Taiz (Yemen)

Bahrain's king orders the release of political prisoners as anti-government ... By Daily Mail Reporter Bahrain's king has ordered the release of some political prisoners, conceding to another opposition demand as the embattled monarchy tries to engage protesters in talks aimed at ending an uprising.

In Bahrain, Shiites Turn Out to Protest New York Times MANAMA, Bahrain — More than 100,000 protesters poured into the central Pearl Square here on Tuesday in an unbroken stream stretching back for miles along a central highway in the biggest antigovernment demonstration yet in this tiny Persian Gulf kingdom.

Protests continue in Bahrain as Shiite leader calls for end of monarchy Washington Post

The Contagion – Oman joins the protests with peaceful demonstrations for now, Burma readying for its own show down

Oman protests peaceful so far Unlike protests in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia and Bahrain, the Oman demonstrations have so far been peaceful. Demonstrators carried signs with slogans of support for Oman's Sultan Qaboos, but asked for reforms, including lower prices and better pay.

Oman Crude Rises Above $100 for First Time Since September 2008 Oman crude oil futures, a Persian Gulf benchmark for Asia, rose to over $100 a barrel on concerns that political demonstrations in Libya may disrupt supplies.

WHY ARE THERE NO PROTESTS IN BURMA? There are now popular protests all across the Middle East, including in Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, and Syria. Further afield, there are protests in Albania, Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Haiti, and elsewhere.
Almost uniformly, the protests are pro-democracy. The goal is to force out tyrannical rulers and through this, to obtain freedom and human rights.

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Libyan embassy staffers in Malta join anti-Gaddafi protests Valletta, Malta - Several staff members at the Libyan embassy in Malta on Monday joined protesters calling for the resignation of leader Moamer Gaddafi. At least three employees - including security chief Haled al Ashtari - were seen leaving the embassy building in the Maltese town of Attard, reports said.

Egypt : Cameron calls for move to democracy (Financial Times)

The Contagion & Markets

Oil shock fears as Libya erupts 

Telegraph.co.uk - Ambrose Evans-Pritchard - ‎1 hour ago‎ - The spectre of full civil war in oil-rich Libya and reports of the creation of an Islamic emirate in country's "Barqa" region has moved the Mid-East crisis into a more dangerous phase, setting off an explosive rise in US crude prices.

The Contagion – Libya, Morocco, Bahrain, Yemen, Algeria, Iran

Report: Iranian Regime Using Arab Hezbollah Fighters to Attack Protesters Opposition groups claimed that as many as 1,500 Hezbollah operatives are taking part in clashes. Members of the terrorist organization, which reportedly receives training and aid from Iran, assisted the authorities to disperse the demonstration in Tehran’s Azadi Square last week.

Hundreds of students rally in Algerian capital to express anger at government ... ALGIERS, Algeria — About 500 students have rallied in Algeria's capital, part of the wave of unrest in Arab world to register discontent with national governments. Monday's protest near the ministry of higher education follows scattered strikes and protests in recent weeks in defiance of a ban on public gatherings in Algiers dating to a bloody Islamic insurgency in the 1990s.

N. Africa, Mideast protests - Arab League to hold summit on Libya YEMEN, 12:17 pm ET, 8:17 pm local: Two human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, are reporting that 12 people have died as a result of protests in Yemen.

Two Libyan pilots defect, say ordered to bomb protesters         VALLETTA (Reuters) - Two Libyan Air Force fighter pilots defected on Monday and flew their jets to Malta where they told authorities they had been ordered to bomb protesters, Maltese government officials said.

Libyan pilots land in Malta, seek political asylum (2nd Roundup)

Libya crisis: what role do tribal loyalties play? (BBC)

INTERVIEW: Lybian army defector calls for global help in Benghazi Witness reports have repeatedly pointed to mercenaries from African countries such as Mali, Chad, Senegal and Zimbabwe having been recruited to attack the Libyan protesters.

Italy on alert as Libyan jet  pilots flee

Bahrain, Libya Debt Ratings Cut as Protests Mount; Middle East Stocks Fall (Wheat, support around 798 – Target 964)

Jordan's King Abdullah Seeks Rapid Change From New Government Amid Protest

Yemen President calls protests a “flu” contaminating the Arab world Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh said the street protests and demands for his removal were “like a flu,” which had spread from Tunisia to Egypt and was contaminating the Arab world.

Five Killed in Morocco Unrest 

In search of an African revolution International media is following protests across the 'Arab world' but ignoring those in Africa.

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Anger on the streets: unrest in Iran, Algeria, Yemen, Morocco and China (The Guardian)

The Contagion – Morocco, Yemen, Libya, Bahrain and China

Unrest also hit Yemen, Morocco, Oman, Kuwait, Algeria and Djibouti over the weekend as people took to the streets demanding political and economic change. Reuters More Here……..

Protests staged in Libyan capital (BBC) At least four separate anti-government protests have broken out in the Libyan capital for the first time, witnesses say. Security forces have used live ammunition and tear gas in response, eyewitnesses in Tripoli say.

Libya protests: gunshots, screams and talk of revolution (The Guardian)Afraid to leave her barricaded home on the outskirts of Benghazi, a student blogger and member of Libya's youth protest movement sat shaking as she described the violence unleashed on the Mediterranean city in five days of demonstrations against the Libyan regime.

Tens of thousands march peacefully in Morocco for political reform The mass rally was aimed at expanding democratic rights in Morocco, a nation that is a hereditary monarchy and at times has been oppressive.

Libyan Army Defects And 'Liberates' Benghazi Members of a Libyan army unit have told Benghazi residents they have defected and "liberated" the city from pro-Gaddafi forces.

Chinese govt nips Jasmine revolt in bud China's authoritarian government has appeared unnerved by recent protests in Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, Yemen, Algeria and Libya.

Libya protesters seize streets, Bahrain mood eases

I'm alright with that add Senegal, there are several areas of shameful real estate speculation too among which Cap Squiring I'm told... check it please? Casamance in general for specific location?

The Contagion – Tunisia, Morocco, a common place to blame commodities price for the uprising but what about land and housing foreign speculators?

Largely responsible for adding to the pain, numerous “rich” westerners (when compared with local wages)that are buying land and or housing adding to the inevitable flow of immigrants to the EU looking to retire back home or their descent looking for an affordable second home in the sun close to their culture have created a situation of extreme tension making the dream of owning a home for the working class almost impossible. Among the new legislations protests will draw, it is wish able to see quickly the end of that speculation ruining hopes, to create the leasehold status for all foreigners buying any properties and the sacking and inquiries of all predators that bought land and or housing at record low prices….

The Contagion – Heading South, From Iran to Senegal, protests dominate

From Iran to Senegal, protests dominate - CBS News

The Contagion – Update

Fresh violence in Libyan city (New Zealand Radio). Authorities have sent in an elite army unit to re-establish control in the Libyan city of Benghazi following renewed anti-government protests, according to reports. Human rights campaigners say 84 people have been killed in disturbances in Libya over the past few days.

Gaddafi’s goons open fire on mourners at protesters’ funeral, kill 15 - National Libertarian | Examiner.com In one of the vilest and most depraved acts since the popular protests erupted in the Arab world three week ago, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi today ordered henchmen to open fire on mourners at the funeral of slain protesters in the eastern city of Benghazi. When the massacre was over, 15 people lay dead and dozens more were wounded. Sic semper tyrannis.

Well, well. To be straight, this report isn’t confirmed yet and if we have no reason to question the Examiner professional work and ethic, this order of murdering disarmed Libyan’s citizens by an identified officer or public ruler should, once thoroughly checked, be a subject of great attention for the ICC. Count on that.

Yemenis clash with riot police across the country

Iran warns opposition against staging fresh rallies TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran warned the opposition on Saturday against staging demonstrations after calls were posted on websites for a rally on Sunday to commemorate two people killed during protests this week, state media reported.

Military permits protests in Bahrain, but elsewhere crackdowns continue

The Contagion – From Morocco to Iran and further, the quest for Liberty remains strong

Libya

New violence flares in Libya city New violence flares in Libya city  New violence has been reported in Libya's second city, Benghazi, with troops said to have opened fire again on anti-government protesters.

At least 15 people were killed and many more wounded, unconfirmed reports say. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as army snipers opened fire. Some reports spoke of missiles being fired.

 

Bahrain

Bahrain protests: Your stories (BBC)

Anti-Government Movements Gain Traction as Yemen, Libya Face Crackdown (Voice of America)

Day of transformation in Bahrain's 'sacred square'

 

Algeria

Algeria's long haul towards liberty "This is not a Tunisian or Egyptian revolution," he explained, "which could be catastrophic in a society that knew the violence Algeria did in the 1990s."

Unrest Continues In Bahrain, Algeria, And Yemen

Morocco

MOROCCO: Rioting breaks out ahead of Sunday pro-reform protest What began as a protest against foreign control of Moroccan public services Saturday escalated into anti-government rioting that could presage volatile gatherings Sunday in a planned nationwide day of protest in demand of reform.

Yemen

Arrests as Yemeni People 'Determined to Oust Regime' At least four people were arrested on Saturday night as the protests in Yemen have entered a new phase with thousands of people continuing to take to the streets and hold sit-inns day and night demanding the removal of the regime.

Quote for Today

“A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference."

- Thomas Jefferson

Thomas used to add that every country worldwide should have one.

The Contagion–Egypt–Was the ousting of the President a victory?

Egypt protests, a way of its own to civil rights, a Bill of Rights and democratic institutions? Too soon to call looking at the latest Army’s decision Egypt's military bans strikes (BBC). The demonstrators focus on the ousting of the regime’s symbol was a risk to see very little change once won as the hard bargaining on Rights takes center stage.

The Contagion - Morocco - The regime braces for Day of rage

Morocco protests will test the regime's liberal guise. Popular demonstrations called for this Sunday will be a test of both public upset with the regime led by King Mohammed VI and how far Morocco – which claims to be more liberal than its north African neighbours – is prepared to tolerate protest.

The Contagion - Jordan–Back in the headlines this friday

Violence Erupts at Jordan Protest. AMMAN, Jordan — A protest turned violent here in the Jordanian capital on Friday as government supporters clashed with demonstrators calling for political change, injuring several, witnesses said.

Antigovernment protests, though rare for Jordan, have become routine on Fridays in the weeks since popular uprisings swept over Tunisia, Egypt and other parts of the region, but this was the first time that one ended in confrontation.

More bloodshed in Bahrain; revolts spread through Libya, Kuwait, Yemen and Jordan

The Contagion – From Morocco to Iran, the lack of Liberty and no Bill of Rights claims a toll, regimes under fire.

Play Video Video:Waves of change wash of Mideast AP By Dan Murphy Dan Murphy – Fri Feb 18, 1:51 pm ET Cairo – The stunning victories of Tunisians and Egyptians in ousting their entrenched dictators have set imaginations alight across the Middle East and further.

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The Contagion–Libya–Gaddafi hits back, shutting off electricity and communications

Libya has taken a series of measures, including blocking internet sites and shutting off electricity to protest areas, to try to quell rising unrest.

More BBC…..

The Contagion - Amnesty says 46 killed by Libyan security forces

LONDON Feb 18 (Reuters) - Human rights group Amnesty International said on Friday its sources had said Libyan security forces had shot dead at least 46 people in the past three days.

Amnesty said in a statement sources at al-Jala hospital in Benghazi had reported 28 deaths and more than 110 people injured in Thursday's protests in the city, and at least three further deaths on Friday.

Local human rights activists reported at least 15 deaths on Thursday during protests in the nearby town of Al Bayda, an Amnesty International spokeswoman said.

"This alarming rise in the death toll, and the reported nature of the victims' injuries, strongly suggests that security forces are permitted use lethal force against unarmed protesters calling for political change," said Malcolm Smart, Amnesty International's director for the Middle East and North Africa.

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The Contagion - Moroccans mobilize online for anti-government protest,

We have no claims against the monarchy itself," Montasser Drissi, one of organizers of the so-called February 20 Movement, told The Associated Press on Friday. "We want a government that represents the people, and not the elite.

"The 19-year-old Driss is among a smattering of young people who have used a Facebook campaign and YouTube videos to try to tap the kind of energy that drove young protesters in nearby Tunisia. That energy, the Moroccan activists hope, will bring crowds to the street in marches in several towns and cities Sunday.

More… (The Canadian Press)

The Contagion–Heading South for now and gaining pace East and West(Update)

Man dies after setting self on fire outside Senegal presidency in latest self ... This self-immolation comes on the heels of similar protests in Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria and Senegal's neighbour to the north, Mauritania.

Bahrain royal family orders army to turn on the people. Bahrain's ruling family has defied mounting international criticism by ordering the army to turn on its people for the first time since pro-reform demonstrations erupted five days ago.

Bahrain protest: 'The regime must fall, and we will make sure it does'. Ali Ismail had helped wash the body of a dead protester for burial and he was already talking of more blood. "We will go to them and they will attack us," he said of Bahrain's riot police. Within hours he was proved correct.

Bahraini troops fire on peaceful protesters in chaotic scene.

"We are peaceful. We don't even have a rock," cried Mohammad, a 26-year-old laborer, as the throng shouted, "The victory is from Allah and it will be with us" and "Down, down, Khalifa" and "Tell the world. Tell the world. We are peaceful."

MANAMA, Bahrain -- Bahraini troops fired live ammunition and tear gas Friday at thousands of peaceful protesters in the capital's main square, causing dozens of casualties. People carrying men, women and children - some bleeding from bullet wounds, others overcome by tear gas - crowded into Salmanya Medical Center, where the frantic, overwhelmed staff struggled to cope.

Eyewitness: Carnage in Bahrain as the Military Opens Fire (Time)

Bahrain's Violent Crackdown Hardens Opposition (Time)

Algeria braces for more protests. Protesters against Algeria's military regime are to hold further pro-democracy demonstrations on Saturday, despite the government's promise to end the state of emergency that has gripped the country for 19 years.

The Contagion - Libyan crackdown on protesters kills 24: rights group

A "day of anger" against Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi turned into a bloodbath when security forces gunned down at least 24 people in two of the country's biggest cities, Human Rights Watch said on Friday.
In a detailed account of the unrest in Benghazi and Al-Baida, the New York-based organisation -- quoting unidentified witnesses -- told of security forces opening fire with live ammunition on peaceful demonstrators on Thursday..../...In Libya's second city Benghazi, Human Rights Watch said hundreds of lawyers, activists and other protesters had gathered on Thursday at the local courthouse to call for a constitution and respect for the rule of law.

The Contagion - Mid-East unrest: The discontent shaping new Arab world

The Iranian authorities, and the Arab ones in Yemen, Libya, Algeria and Bahrain are fighting back. Other leaders, and their secret policemen, wonder when it will start in their countries.

Yemen - Two Days Ago - Royal Navy frees Yemeni fishermen from pirates

LONDON — The Royal Navy freed five Yemeni fishermen held hostage for three months on their boat, but also had to release the Somali pirates who seized their dhow, officials in London said Wednesday. Thanks to the crew of British warship HMS Cornwall.

The Contagion - From Morocco to Iran - Right to Freedom and a Bill of Rights storm a large part of the World

Rival Yemeni protesters take to streets
SANAA (Reuters) - Thousands of rival demonstrators gathered in different areas of the Yemeni city of Taiz Friday in a contest between supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh and those demanding an end to his 32 years in power.

Libyans bury dead after clashes
Funerals for those killed, expected in both Benghazi and Al Bayda, could act as a catalyst for more protests. Libya is set for renewed displays of public anger towards their governments, as protesters bury people killed in recent clashes.

More protests break out in several areas in Bahrain
"With our souls, with our blood, we sacrifice ourselves for the martyrs," some chanted.
Many in the crowd carried black flags or Bahraini flags, and some referred to security forces involved in the crackdown as "criminals."
Protesters began to gather in several areas of Bahrain Friday morning, a day after a violent police and military crackdown left four dead and scores wounded.

Thousands rally for funerals in Bahrain
At least four people were killed and hundreds injured when security forces cleared demonstrators from Pearl Square earlier. Mourners waved banners and shouted slogans against the Government, the BBC reports. Some said they were ready to die for change.

Tanks protect Bahraini capital as protests spread
"all we want is freedom - revolution until we get it" could be heard during the funerals.
One opposition leader said: "We have to continue peaceful protests...we want to change the whole regime."

Protester killed in new Yemen demo
Protesters in Yemen's southern port city of Aden have set fire to the municipal building and a demonstrator has been killed, witnesses said, as protests stretch into an eighth day.
Hundreds of protesters also demonstrated in the country's second largest city, Taiz, demanding the removal of the president Ali Abdullah Saleh, a key US ally in battling al Qaida.
A call spread by Facebook and Twitter is urging Yemenis to join a series of "One Million People" rallies on a so-called "Friday of Rage" in all Yemeni cities.

The Contagion - Morocco - Ahead of the 20th "Day of Rage " panicking foreign speculators rushing to the exit

Foreign speculators largely responsible in Morocco for the housing unfordability for locals are now very worried, together with a lot of concerns over civil rights, their reckless behaviour have lead to a situation of extreme discontent of the population.

Battle of pro-and anti-20-February-protest Raging onlin...
The associations that signed the statement are calling for "reform of the Moroccan Constitution." In their view,... “I want to be an example to other women, so we can [eventually] see women driving taxis,..

The Contagion - Algeria - Top former Algerian leader calls for political change

A senior former leader of the Algerian regime, Abdelhamid Mehri, on Thursday called for sweeping political changes in the North African country in an open letter to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

One of Algeria's founding fathers urges reform
ALGIERS (Reuters) - One of the founders of the Algerian state has called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to respond to the wave of unrest in the Arab world by replacing a system of rule he called undemocratic and out of date.

Algeria 'cannot wait for change' BBC News Chloe Arnold ****

Is the bill coming? I guess it is. Was long? Oh well, don't worry, you'll get the interests with it.

The Contagion - Morocco - Getting ready for a "day of rage" on feb the 20th

Human Rights NGOs Announce Feb 20th Protest Participation
Twenty Moroccan associations of human rights are joining the Feb 20th protest and are asking for changes in the constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco.

The Group of 20 has now an address : Morocco Board News Service

Middle East: timetable of upcoming and ongoing clashes
Morocco: Facebook based campaign for day of rage on Sunday February 20. Demands for elections top the agenda.

The anti-March campaign has been ugly, furious and downright dirty.

Morocco: Video of Viral Protest Campaign for Feb. 20th

The restive Maghreb: Don't count your dominoes
In Morocco there is more space for peaceful protest. Even so, as protesters gather, the government is getting twitchy.

The Contagion - Libya - At least four die in Libya clashes

The Contagion - Morocco, Nigeria - Middle East protest: Country by country - Getting very tense in Morocco.

Morocco's main opposition group has warned the "autocracy" will be swept away unless there are deep economic reforms. Morocco has been facing severe economic problems.

Nigeria: Reading the Arab Street

The Contagion - Iran - Internet censored, media gagged in Iran to sabotage pro-democracy protests

Iranian analyst warns of brutality in Tehran


Could 'domino effect' sweep Middle East?
Following the fall of the presidents of Egypt and Tunisia, unrest has also spread to Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Algeria and to a lesser extent, Jordan and Morocco. The question being asked is, "Could a domino effect sweep more leaders from power? Will the protesters go ahead with Change YES and Change NOW!?

The Contagion - BAHREIN - 4 DEAD AFTER POLICE ATTACK, OVER 100 INJURED

(AGI) Manama - At least 4 people died following Bahrein's police attack at daybreak on the makeshift camp of anti-regime protesters. The camp was set up in the center of the Island State's capital Manama by demonstrators.

Bahrain: terror as protesters shot - live coverage

Bahrain, from pearls to protests

Amateur footage: riot police fire on Bahrain protest camp
Riot police have fired teargas and rubber bullets into a crowd of demonstrators in Manama, Bahrain, to end three days of demonstrations. Gunfire echoed in the Bahraini capital last night as protesters ran through the streets.

The Contagion - Libya - 'Day of rage' planned in Libya

Online activists have called for countrywide protests on Thursday, seeking an end to Muammar Gaddafi's long rule. Protesters in Libya are set to take to the streets for a "day of rage," inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.

Two die in Libya protests
At least two peaceful anti-government demonstrators have been killed by Libyan security forces near the country’s second largest city, Benghazi, as protesters plan continued calls for change on Thursday.

Information is difficult to come by from the country, as communications and the Internet is slow, with reports from activists that the government could shut down all communications with the outside world in the near future.

Four dead ahead of Libya 'Day of Anger:' opponents (AFP)
TRIPOLI — At least four people were killed in clashes with Libyan security forces, opposition websites and NGOs said on Thursday, as the country faced a nationwide "Day of Anger" called by cyber-activists. Anti-government activists in Libya have been using social networking sites to rally support for protests on what they are describing as a "day of anger".

Libya protests: Activists call for 'day of anger'
There were reports of clashes in two cities late on Wednesday, with up to four people reported dead in the eastern city of Beyida. up to four
Dozens of people were injured in violent demonstrations on Tuesday night in the eastern city of Benghazi.
The unrest there followed the detention of an outspoken government critic.

The Contagion - Morocco - "Moroccan movement of 20 February" call for protests (not confirmed)

These criticize King Mohammed VI, for having monopolized all the powers. They also criticize corruption practices in the royal palaces by people close to the king. They reject the tradition of kissing the hand and prostration before the king, which they considered a great humiliation. Morocco has experienced a wave of protests last week, asking for the first time for change.

Morocco fears Algeria may stir Western Sahara unrest

UPDATE 1-Morocco boosts 2011 subsidies amid regional unrest

The Contagion - Bahrein, Iran, - Bahrain protesters turn up the heat

Demonstrators chant and wave Bahraini flags near the main square in Manama, Bahrain on Feb. 15, 2011. Oppositions groups are calling for greater political freedom and an end to the ruling Sunni monarchy's grip on key decisions and government posts.

Demonstration against monarchy in Morocco and Bahrain

Iran protests 'going nowhere', says Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Will Iran See A 'Wave Of Protests' Like Egypt's? Probably Not, Reporter Says

Analysis: Protests show Iran opposition alive, changing

The ongoing protests in Bahrain and Yemen

So what? I can't remember who did but I have the video somewhere I guess among the arguments used to continue to deprive the minorities locuters of their rights, a few came up with the idea they can use the french constitution verses the Minorities Rights the charter promote, the provisions I posted earlier clearly demonstrate they can't, at least and this is what I think to be legally right, to call on a legal constitutional or not provision less favourable to these minorities than the EU charter provisions is absolutely abusive when you want to promote the rule of law, it is undefendable.

In fact it is useful and should be the occasion to once for all set the standard, I was expecting that.... didn't happen yet but never know it may come.
I'd say that, the terrible events of WW2 must not be used in today's political debate heated or not to score political points, it is shameful and wrong. It should be kept when it is appropriate, should a party or individuals to claim they are inspired by known crimes and are willing to repeat.

The Contagion - Algeria - Algeria town hit by new clashes

Hundreds of youths have clashed with security forces during protests in the northern Algerian town of Akbou.

The Contagion - Bahrein & Yemen - Protesters and loyalists clash in Yemen (Round Up 1)

Bahrain Shi'ite opposition suspends parliament role
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Bahrain's Shi'ite opposition bloc Wefaq suspended its membership in parliament on Tuesday after two Shi'ite villagers were killed in clashes with police, a parliamentarian from the bloc said.
"This is the first step. We want to see dialogue," said Ibrahim Mattar, a Wefaq parliamentarian. "In the coming days, we are either going to resign from the council or continue." (Writing by Cynthia Johnston)

Two killed as more Bahrain protests called

Mourner killed in clashes at Bahrain protester funeral

Bahrain to probe protest deaths

Bahrain uprising shifts to Egypt-style gathering in main square

Protesters and loyalists clash in Yemen

Clashes break out in Yemen, parliamentarian hurt

Press TV reports Saudi troops on their way to Bahrein ( not confirmed)

Alright, but I respectfully disagree.... Just read
Existing regimes of protection (it is called, never mind the french don't practice...)
52. This article relates to the combination of the charter with domestic legislation or international agreements laying down a legal status for linguistic minorities.
53. Where certain languages or the minorites who practise them already enjoy a status defined in domestic law or under international agreements, the purpose of the charter is clearly not to reduce the rights and guarantees recognised by those provisions. However, the protection afforded by the charter is additional to the rights and guarantees already granted by other instruments. For the application of all these undertakings, where competing provisions exists on the same subject the most favourable provisions should be applied to the minorities or languages concerned. Thus the existence of more restrictive provisions in domestic law or under other international undertakings must not be an obstacle to the application of the charter.

So, whatever any constitutional or else laws may say about these populations, first it can't be an obstacle for the protection afforded by the charter and second it is confirmed with the most favourable provisions must be applied to the minorities or languages concerned. Any other consideration is secondary unless the taste for the rule of law has ceased. These provisions are the law within the EU. I don't see the point you wanna make....?

I mean you're the late one.... We're on article 4 and they're graphing the Agribusiness index.

The Contagion & The Press - No shared happiness it seems so far

"We condemn the authorities in Yemen, Iran, and Algeria for pursuing a course of violence and intimidation to prevent media coverage of protests"

The Contagion - Nigeria jumps on the short list

Nigeria's Egypt dreams

Pask many a Nigerian what it would take to turn her country around, and you’re likely to get this answer: “Only God can solve the problems of this country.” The evidence so far is that God isn’t impressed. A people with the extraordinary natural resources and variety of human talent that Nigeria boasts has no reason to bother God for anything else.This is apart from the fact that Nigeria’s crises are man-made, manufactured by the greed and criminal acts of those who pass themselves off as leaders – and often with the tacit connivance or permission of the rest of us.

The Contagion - Algeria - Arab Revolution: Will Algeria's Regime Be The Next to Fall?

Now it could be Algeria's turn to free itself from autocratic rule.

Algeria Shuts Down Social Media Websites As Protests Grow

Algeria order talk raises hopes for dairy prices

Dairy prices look set to stay high, boosted by low rates of production growth in major exporters, as well as demand from Algeria, which looks set to add milk products to its shopping list of food imports.

Algeria unrest: Akbou protesters clash with police ****

The Contagion - Yemen - Rising violence on fourth day of Yemen protests

Thousands participated in Yemen's fourth consecutive day of protests on Monday, in which 17 people were injured as pro-government forces took to the streets armed with broken bottles and daggers.

In Yemen, female activist strives for an Egypt-like revolution

Rocks, batons fly in Yemen protests

Frankly the guy isn't very well known and therefore I can't guess what he meant... did he mean that stuff I can't find nothing about they seem to suspect of "fascism" I think... or was he just referring to his status, social class and success as a wealthy business man as well as a guy from Paris... ?? Should the guy be second guessed anyway? I mean?

Generally, that kind of debate shows up from both sides when they are in trouble with the locuters of several languages asking for rights too loudly even you don't hear much of it in the mainstream medias.

As the debate slips to WW2, it allows to let think these locuters of national minorities languages are may be "morassian", think it is, meaning the ties they have to their lands as well as rights they ask (language, culture, lands and economic revenue, they refuse hands out) may be inspired by the french thirties ideology of antisemitism...

Clear?

They both posted earlier, they're long and buyin, they said. I'm gonna post on cotton later. What did you come up with?

??? Found Conor Cruise O'Brien but was on Bernanos and Drummont, are you sure of the spell?

I don't know the guy and I don't even know what the hell the reference is?? John Hellman?

Morasse name in history? Ancestry.com is the editor, what did you find?

Iclosed a lot earlier.

I did add an e but get typo stuff? Tried the french google but gat all kind of stuff, spell...

How do you spell it I mean morass? It's no kidding the webster says a situation that traps, confuses, or impedes ... :-))

The Contagion - Algeria - Algeria to lift state of emergency in 'coming days,' minister says

A 20-year state of emergency in Algeria will be lifted in the "coming days," authorities said Monday.

Algeria lifts emergency rule as protests rage (Times of India)

Algerian opposition announces new march, despite ban (Sydney Morning)

Algeria's foreign minister dismisses protest marches as work of minority (The Canadian Press)

Egypt - Egyptian labor unrest grows after uprising

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military rulers called for an end to strikes and protests Monday as thousands of state employees, from ambulance drivers to police and transport workers, demonstrated to demand better pay in a growing wave of labor unrest unleashed by the democracy uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak's regime.
The statement by the ruling military council that took power from Mubarak appeared to be a final warning to protest organizers in labor and professional unions before the army intervenes and imposes an outright ban on gatherings, strikes and sit-ins.

Egyptian protests erupt over pay

Egypt delays stock market reopening

The Contagion - Yemen - Yemenis protest against president for 4th day

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Thousands protested in Yemen for a fourth straight day Monday, demanding political reforms and the ouster of the US-allied president in demonstrations inspired by the upheaval in Egypt.

Yemen reform protests continue

Yemen protests getting violent

Government backers armed with broken bottles, daggers and rocks chased down thousands of pro-reform demonstrators in Yemen's capital on Monday, turning unrest inspired by Egypt's uprising increasingly violent.
Police who had been trying to keep the sides apart locked several thousand fleeing protesters inside the Sanaa University campus near where they were rallying to stem the bloodshed. Five people were wounded in the melee, an opposition source said.

Yemeni Forces Use Tasers on Peaceful Protesters

ICICI bank offers 9% for 500 days on CDs. Can you check the early withdrawal penalties?

The Contagion & Business - On the rise today

Egypt calm sends Arab markets higher

The Dubai Financial Market, where several companies active in Egypt are listed, was the biggest gainer, adding 0.8 per cent on Sunday. Abu Dhabi and Oman’s exchanges both rose 0.6 per cent, while Jordan’s stock market climbed 0.5 per cent.
Saudi Arabia’s stock market, the largest in the Arab world and the only to open on Saturday, was flat, after adding 0.4 per cent the day before. Egypt’s exchange remains closed, but Moroccan equities gained 0.3 per cent on Sunday.

Israël up 0.4%.

The Contagion - Update

Algeria opposition says to hold weekly rallies

ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algerian opposition groups said on Sunday they would follow up the protest they held this weekend by calling a demonstration in the capital every Saturday until the government is changed.

Egypt military dissolves parliament
Egypt's military leaders have dissolved parliament and suspended the constitution, meeting two key demands of protesters.

Protesters scuffle with military in Tahrir Square

As the Army tried to clear the Square to enable themovement of traffic, scuffles broke out between the soldiersand some of the protesters who have chosen to stay put untilfurther guarantees from the new leadership.The military police chief has asked the area to becleared today but many demonstrators are in no mood to returneven after 20 days.

Yemen president postpones US visit

Yemeni opposition agrees on national dialogue with government

ABU DHABI, February 13 (RIA Novosti) - Yemeni opposition parties announced on Sunday their plans to hold national dialogue with the government of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) has reported.

Yemeni police clash with protesters on third day of demonstrations

Yemeni Riot police attack democracy rally

Riot police used clubs to beat back democracy protesters demanding progressive reforms and the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa today.

Sorry for disturbances, we build Egypt

Mam, you have a sense of humor, don't you?

Asia - Uneasy ceasefire holds on Thai-Cambodian border

Analysis: Chinese investment galvanizes Cambodia's fiery premier
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruffling of Thailand with threats of "war" shows how a growing alliance with China is allowing him to stand up to his neighbor and, in the process, boost his credentials at home.

The Contagion - Algeria, Yemen, Iran and Bahrain on the stop and go.

Hss the atlantism virus muted, everyone wonders in Paris?

Iran and Bahrain join anti-regime fervor sparked by Egypt revolution Islamist regime has reportedly embarked on mass arrests of its opponents and ordered that two leaders of the opposition; Bahrain offers incentives to families to stop opposition.

Yemen protesters clash with police Several thousand protesters, many of them university students, tried to reach the central square in the capital of Sanaa, but were pushed back by police using clubs.
It is the third straight day of anti-government protests

Yemen protesters: "First Mubarak, now Ali"

Algeria Protesters Clash With Riot Police

Four hundred protesters including four MPs have been arrested in Algeria's capital following clashes with police, according to reports in Algiers.

Jordan - Press - Jordan Press Association at unease with some reports, AFP and Reuters in the eye of the storm

The JPA council expresses shock at the news reports carried by Agence France-Presse and Reuters, as well as satellite channels, regarding statements and political stands expressed by a limited group of citizens who crossed the lines of acceptable criticism, legitimate opposition and the right to differ in views.

Royal Court says AFP reports inaccurate

These articles were mainly based on a statement made by 36 Jordanian individuals whom the AFP Bureau Chief Ms Randa Habib wrongly described as "tribal leaders", and whom she inferred represented the tribal population of Jordan. Had Ms Habib undertaken any investigation, she would have found that the 36 individuals are not leaders of the tribes to which they belong, and that they do not represent the tens of thousands of people from these proud Jordanian tribes; tribes that have always been dedicated to the well-being of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Her latest “report”, “Jordan Tribes Break Taboo by Targeting Queen”, contains serious allegations against Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and the Yasin family, in which there is no truth whatsoever. Amongst several other false allegations, the “report” claims that land and farms belonging to the Jordanian people were given to the Yasin family.

From time to time, tensions emerge as the Jordan Tribes questionned Queen Rania Al Abdullah, an ethnic Palestinian, loyalty and respect to them.

Algeria - The Contagion - The next Egypt?

Well, the second country that I mentioned in my January 14th post was Algeria where, protests had already broken out.

Now revolution takes hold in Algeria: '30000' riot police try to quell ...

Algeria: Protesters Clash With Riot Police

Thousands in Algeria defy ban on protests, march in Algiers to demand pro ...

Saharawis at unease over Algeria, Morocco unrest

Crowds attend pro-democracy rally in Algeria
Protesters chanted slogans including "no to the police state" and "Bouteflika out," a reference to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been in power since 1999.