Topic: Revolution

Egypt's Revolutionaries Are Distraught

Reuters

If you endured beatings, intimidation and arrests to bring about the end of a dictator's 30-year reign only to decide between his former crony and an Islamist to take over the country, you'd be upset too. 

 

By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 7, 2012

President of Maldives Steps Down After Police Coup

Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed resigned today after a "mutiny" by police officers who took over the state broadcaster in the nation's capital.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 29, 2011

Study Finds the Internet Is Actually Bad for Revolutions

A new study says turning off the Internet is actually what sparks action

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