30 years in power causes Egyptian unrest

Egyptian protesters clash with riot police

In the past week the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been the subject of riots and protest by the Egyptian people. The protesters are demanding a new government, for one that will represent the people.




So why did hundreds of thousands of Egyptians start protesting all of a sudden? In the nearby country Tunisia, a man lit himself on fire because it was impossible for him to find work. This sparked massive protests in Tunisia and the Tunisian government was overthrown. Egyptians were inspired by the Tuniasian protests and decided to take action against the oppressive Egyptian government.

The current President of Egypt (Hosni Mubarak) is 82 years of age and has been in power for 30 years. It is not possible for one man to be in complete control of a country for 30 years and still retain the interests of the people. The Egyptians will keep protesting and fighting against the government until the President steps down. As of today despite the army shutting down the trains, over one million Egyptians march to overthrow the President.

It is completely ridiculous that one man has been in power for 30 years. He is not longer looking to the interests of the people, he only cares for his own self preservation. I sincerely hope that the Egyptian President is brought to justice and that democracy will be brought to Egypt.