You are in the the 110th Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We stand with our international friends and their courageous struggle for dignity and human rights.
PLS REC this diary.
also, the liveblog is for witnessing, see the group page for related diaries, a developing resource library and more, such as this one by conchita.
To Witness is not passive. A thought to consider:
In Transforming Our Terror he writes, 'The true witness is not passive, but tries to take an overview and maintains a sense of caring responsibility for the totality of the event, free from bias.' In some accounts such awareness can seem cool and detached, but Christopher emphasises sensitivity to experience and - that dangerous word again - 'intimacy' with it.
BAHRAIN:
Breaking: tweets reporting that police are attacking a hospital:
Jefferson252 George Jefferson
RT @NickKristof Police attacking protesters here at hospital in #Bahrain. Tear gas inside. Panic.
The Bahraini King praised those who killed peaceful protesters:
He later addressed troops and praised them for their 'bravery and readiness to assume their national duties'.In a statement issued from the military base, the king said the government has widened the scope for peaceful and legal freedom of expression, the report said.
Within hours of the king's departure from the base, around 60 to 70 tanks and armoured personnel carriers descended on Manama.
Yep, widening the scope of freedom of expression. For the military, I guess. Meanwhile, at least 60 people are missing:
More regional tidbits after the fold....
PLS REC THIS DIARY! We are changing the "mothership" practice, for now, as we navigate our new DK4 environment and the changing nature of events which we are following. Will you please do the following to keep our dKos community eyes on our international friends risking their lives for self-determination:
1. Rec this diary. (click that star just under the title)
2. "Follow" "Eyes on Egypt and the Region" by clicking on the link and then scrolling down the group box on the right-hand side and clicking "Follow".
3. Get the word out by putting links in FP threads and telling all your friends.
Thank you!