Thursday, April 21, 2011

Arab world protests at a glance (AP)

A summary of Tuesday's development in the Arab world, as instability and anti-Government protests inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia scattered in the region.


Libya


Moammar Gadhafi swear to fight on to its "last drop of blood" and tells supporters to take to the streets against demonstrators after two nights of bloodshed in the capital as his forces tried to crush the uprising which have fragmented his regime.


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Bahrain


Tens of thousands of protesters from overrunning the capital Tuesday, demonstrating against the monarchy as the King makes a second concession — a promise to release some political prisoners.


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Egypt


Egypt's military rulers swears in a new chassis, which replaces multiple Mubarak-era Cabinet Ministers


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GAZA


Euphoria spread through Gaza, which people hope Egypt's new rulers will end the economy-stifling blockade, which was supported by Hosni Mubarak regime.


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Jordan


Jordan's powerful Muslim Brotherhood swear to resume protests, says the Government did not keep the promise of rapid reforms.


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Iraq


Thousands marched in the northern city of Sulaimaniyah, demanding political reforms and an investigation of the fatal shootings of two protesters last week.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia oil Minister says oil powerhouse has plenty of spare capacity to make up for any supply disruption.

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Yemen

Around 5000 government protesters rally in Eastern Yemen, was driven out of the President is looking for.

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Algeria

Algeria's Cabinet approves a plan to lift state of emergency, which has been in existence for 19 years, a Move seen as an attempt to defuse dissatisfaction.










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