There have been recent revolts in Egypt. The main reasons the middle class of this Middle Eastern country is rebelling are the corruption of the government, lack of freedom of speech, police brutality, and the lack of free elections. The protesters were attacked by the police and protesters that were actually supporting the corrupt president, President Hosni Mubarak. As of February 16, 365 deaths were reported and thousands of injuries. This revolt has gained attention worldwide. It has inspired other countries to revolt, many in Africa. Democracy has a seed in the Middle East, and one can only hope it grows.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Revolution_of_2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12324664
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