Pleased we are able to get BBC World in the Hall. Their coverage has conveyed both the excitement and complexity of the situation. Took some time out earlier to watch a bit of Fox News that actually attempted to cover what was going on. Jaw dropping stuff, and I don't mean that in a good way. One commentator referred to riots on the streets of France, Greece and Egypt as evidence of Obama's support of corrupt regimes. Quite entertaining in a scary sort of way.
Interesting question - Why would anyone, anywhere assume it was a good idea for them personally to remain unchallenged in power for thirty years?
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My sense of things is that most of the region is still pretty tribe/clan oriented. It's not as if democracy is that old a phenomenon, and its varieties can be quite unusual. (Also see 'Victoria Regina, monarch 1837-1901.) Peaceful transitions are of course much better. :(
[Tribalism of course can also be found up north where groups of people in light blue (for example) might vie for honours with groups of people in red. Haha.]
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