Why Egypt's 'revolution of the hungry' isn't coming soon
Despite rumors that protests have been planned for Nov. 11, it seems many Egyptians don't want — or can't afford — an uprising at this time.
“The Egyptian Revolution continues. Our aim is to reverse the coup. We are seeking retribution for the martyrs killed since January 2011, and we shall hold the coup leaders accountable for their crimes.”
This video message delivered by Yasser El Omda, a Turkey-based outspoken critic of Egypt’s military-backed regime, was uploaded Sept. 21 on a Facebook page called Thawret El Ghalaba (Revolution of the Poor). It is one of several videos posted on the page urging Egyptians to participate in mass protests allegedly planned for Nov. 11 “to overthrow the corrupt regime and liberate the country from those who have betrayed and humiliated the Egyptian people."
