October 4, 2023
Egypt 10 years after the revolution – BBC News
Egypt 10 years after the revolution – BBC NewsIt’s been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. Their uprising was part of a movement of pro-democracy protests in the Arab world to end autocratic rule. Although Mubarak left power, many believe the dreams of a democratic Egypt, have yet to be achieved. Human rights groups...



It’s been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. Their uprising was part of a movement of pro-democracy protests in the Arab world to end autocratic rule.

Although Mubarak left power, many believe the dreams of a democratic Egypt, have yet to be achieved.

Human rights groups repeatedly criticise severe restrictions imposed on freedom of expression under Egypt’s current President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. But the authorities and his supporters say that Mr Sisi is protecting the country from chaos.

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originally published at Politics - Social Gov