Mr Q Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 People around the world really do seem to be taking a stand against oppressive regimes. Tunisia are in a state of emergency and the President has fled the country. With a lot of major elections this year, Africa could see a lot more political violence. Echoes of Tunisia's unprecedented mass unrest are reverberating across the Arab world – which is watching in fascination as one of the most repressive regimes in the regions makes far-reaching concessions to people power. Protests over rising food and fuel prices triggered emergency economic measures from Jordan to Libya and Morocco this week as dramatic scenes of street clashes in the small north African country fuelled official nervousness about a domino effect that could shake other authoritarian states short on jobs, hopes and freedoms. "Every Arab leader is watching Tunisia in fear," tweeted one Egyptian commentator. "Every Arab citizen is watching Tunisia in hope and solidarity." The impact of Tunisia's unrest is all the greater because Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali – known to his long-suffering subjects as "Ben A Vie" ("president for life") – had been seen as one of the most effective of Arab autocrats. His announcement on Wednesday that he will not stand for another term is a huge boost for reform, whatever happens next. The obvious contrast is with Egypt, the most populous of Arab countries. Hosni Mubarak, 82, who like Ben Ali keeps Islamists firmly out of power and tolerates only weak secular opposition, is seeking another presidential term next year- when he will mark three decades in power . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Always good to see tyrants get what their comeuppance. I'm just curious to see who/what will replace him. This is what citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be doing. Even more so in Nigeria; the existence of an average tunisian is a lot more comfortable than their nigerian counterparts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ain't sh*t going to happen in Nigeria. Bunch of half-arsed motherf*ckers. Complain, complain, then get promised some material goods or a church/mosque and everything is forgotten. Like 2007/8 They need to do what they are doing in Sudan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TimeBomb Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 sometimes its better the devil u know, hope tunisian government doesnt get filled with islamists, its been one of the most liberal arab countries up until now.... / on another note, if south sudan get independence, algeria will become the largest country in africa, we're all ready the best but that goes without saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afroman Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 sometimes its better the devil u know, hope tunisian government doesnt get filled with islamists, its been one of the most liberal arab countries up until now.... / on another note, if south sudan get independence, algeria will become the largest country in africa, we're all ready the best but that goes without saying. Best @ what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliam Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 The serfs are revolting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 It's true though. The majority of Nigerians would never put their lives on the line for something abstract like human rights, the rule of law etc, but if there was a chance that they would be well remunerated then they would consider it. Everyone in that country has a price. I don't have much confidence in how Southern Sudan will turn out, I fear that it will just be another kleptocratic sub-saharan country. I was reading that their leaders have already started to build palaces for themselves. Apparently they have already gone on shopping trips to Dubai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TimeBomb Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 sometimes its better the devil u know, hope tunisian government doesnt get filled with islamists, its been one of the most liberal arab countries up until now.... / on another note, if south sudan get independence, algeria will become the largest country in africa, we're all ready the best but that goes without saying. Best @ what? just in general really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Tunisia - What's happening explained : http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/01/whats-happening-tunisia-explained Live updates : http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/blog/2011/jan/14/tunisia-wikileaks?CMP=twt_gu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thun Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Police getting pure enjoyment from hurting there own people d*ckheads rush the guy and heard they was spraying off today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Calls are multiplying for new protests tomorrow morning in all of Tunisia. People not happy with power transition arrangements. Tunisians too early for congratulations, we did not succeed yet. power is still in the corrupt RCD party. Situation has not been hijacked by islamist groups, and is without western backing Tunisian regime clearly still fighting a rear-guard action to stay in power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermalt Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 sometimes its better the devil u know, hope tunisian government doesnt get filled with islamists, its been one of the most liberal arab countries up until now.... / on another note, if south sudan get independence, algeria will become the largest country in africa, we're all ready the best but that goes without saying. Best @ what? just in general really then your point is invalid until you come up with some reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpedeum Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 so the president has run into the arms of his godfathers...of course france will grant assylum if the nigerians can depose their corrupt leaders its all good. but not for some civil war.. too big for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank. Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Police getting pure enjoyment from hurting there own people d*ckheads rush the guy and heard they was spraying off today good for them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Its amazing how these countries will grant these bastards immunity instead of forcing them to face the music. / For corruption in Nigeria to be stemmed it would require so much. Parties like PDP would need to be destroyed, and most of the political/influential elders would need to be placed in prison or exiled. But most importantly attitude would need to change and ethnic divisions patched up. The latter probs being just has hard to do as rooting out all the corrupt politicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpedeum Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Its amazing how these countries will grant these bastards immunity instead of forcing them to face the music. / For corruption in Nigeria to be stemmed it would require so much. Parties like PDP would need to be destroyed, and most of the political/influential elders would need to be placed in prison or exiled. But most importantly attitude would need to change and ethnic divisions patched up. The latter probs being just has hard to do as rooting out all the corrupt politicians. cos its the same countries corrupting them and keeping them in power usually. bombs going off in abuja recently right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TimeBomb Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 viewer discretion advised http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM1zHUajC18&feature=player_embedded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermalt Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 mans brain is hanging out BRAIN fight the power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 FIGHT THE POWER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Its amazing how these countries will grant these bastards immunity instead of forcing them to face the music. / For corruption in Nigeria to be stemmed it would require so much. Parties like PDP would need to be destroyed, and most of the political/influential elders would need to be placed in prison or exiled. But most importantly attitude would need to change and ethnic divisions patched up. The latter probs being just has hard to do as rooting out all the corrupt politicians. cos its the same countries corrupting them and keeping them in power usually. bombs going off in abuja recently right? Yeah, a few went off on New Years eve. Re-Ignition of violence in Jos and parts of the north. The North and the South are two separate worlds. Have a feeling April will see even more violence. / Not even going to watch that video Timebomb posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Optimistically titled guardian article by journalist currently in Tunisia : Tunisia protests: 'The fear has gone … I've been waiting 20 years for today' http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jan/14/tunisia-protests-tunis-ben-ali Al Jazeera English guest right now calls new ruler of #Tunisia "completely tainted" by the old regime. @MOTHERJONES ex-Tunisian dictator #BenAli about to land in Paris BUT “highest levels of French State” do not want him, reports Le Monde Calls are multiplying for new protests tomorrow morning in all of Tunisia. People not happy with power transition arrangements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Rumours that plane has turned away from Paris route and now is heading to Middle east / Tunisia's youth finally has revolution on its mind http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/jan/13/tunisia-youth-revolution?CMP=twt_gu - Post in comment is free section of Gu yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Al Arabiya speaks to the pilot who refused to transport Ben Ali's family: "They are war criminals. I refused to fly them out." 2025 GMT: Al Jazeera is now saying that President Ben Ali's plane is heading to a country in the Gulf. http://bit.ly/fhY8It <WebAnon1525> ""Reuters quote a relative of Ben Ali saying he's heading to Dubai"" We have a report that flight TCX72HV arrived at London Gatewick Airport but we're not sure if Ben Ali is in there. Al Jazeera reports from that city of Kasserine that lawyers are now protesting against Ghannouchi, asking him to respect the law & step down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurious Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 they were bombing up Abuja when elections kicked off, nye no? his brain is exposed man deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 French television reporting that President Sarkozy has refused to accept ousted Tunisian President Ben Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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