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==Arab national movements== | ==Arab national movements== | ||
===[[Algeria]]=== | ===[[Algeria]]=== | ||
''(Population 35m, 99% Sunni Muslim CPI<ref name="CPI">''Corruption Perception Index''[http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi/2010/in_detail]</ref>)''<br> | ''(Population 35m, 99% Sunni Muslim CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI">''Corruption Perception :Index''[http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi/2010/in_detail]</ref> 2.9)''<br> | ||
The protests and strikes in January were mainly about living standards and corruption. President Bouteflika responded with cuts in food prices. Protests continued in some localities | The protests and strikes in January were mainly about living standards and corruption. President Bouteflika responded with cuts in food prices. Protests continued in some localities | ||
===[[Bahrain]]=== | ===[[Bahrain]]=== | ||
''(Population 1.2 m, 81% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 1.2 m, 81% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>: 4.9)''<br> | ||
Problems exist between [[Sunni]] leadership and a [[Shi'a|Shi'ite]] majority. The matter is of deep concern for [[Saudi Arabia]], concerned with both its own Shi'ite minority, and concerns about [[Iran]]ian expansion. <ref>{{citation | Problems exist between [[Sunni]] leadership and a [[Shi'a|Shi'ite]] majority. The matter is of deep concern for [[Saudi Arabia]], concerned with both its own Shi'ite minority, and concerns about [[Iran]]ian expansion. <ref>{{citation | ||
| title =Popular Protests in North Africa and the Middle East (III): The Bahrain Revolt | | title =Popular Protests in North Africa and the Middle East (III): The Bahrain Revolt | ||
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| url = http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/middle-east-north-africa/iran-gulf/bahrain/105-popular-protests-in-north-africa-and-the-middle-east-iii-the-bahrain-revolt.aspx}}</ref> | | url = http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/middle-east-north-africa/iran-gulf/bahrain/105-popular-protests-in-north-africa-and-the-middle-east-iii-the-bahrain-revolt.aspx}}</ref> | ||
===[[Egypt]]=== | ===[[Egypt]]=== | ||
''(Population 82m, 90% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 82m, 90% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:3.1)''<br> | ||
Protests ended the 30-year presidency of Hosni Mubarak, replaced by a military council that has promised a transition to democracy. Protests continue. | Protests ended the 30-year presidency of Hosni Mubarak, replaced by a military council that has promised a transition to democracy. Protests continue. | ||
===[[Jordan]]=== | ===[[Jordan]]=== | ||
''(Population 6.5m, 92% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 6.5m, 92% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:4.7)''<br> | ||
King Abdullah respnded to the mainly peaceful protests by sacking his Cabinet and appointing a new Prime Minister. There have since been few protests. | King Abdullah respnded to the mainly peaceful protests by sacking his Cabinet and appointing a new Prime Minister. There have since been few protests. | ||
===[[Lebanon]]=== | ===[[Lebanon]]=== | ||
''(Population 4m, 60% Muslim, 39% Christian)''<br> | ''(Population 4m, 60% Muslim, 39% Christian, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:2.5)''<br> | ||
The January protests were against Hezbollah's attempt to take over the country's government. | The January protests were against Hezbollah's attempt to take over the country's government. | ||
===[[Libya]]=== | ===[[Libya]]=== | ||
''(Population 6.6m, 97% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 6.6m, 97% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:2.3)''<br> | ||
The protests developed into a major civil war with over 10,000 casualties, in which the rebels were supported with NATO supplies and airstrikes. The rebel ''National Transitional Council'' has been recognised as the legitimate representative of the Libyan peoplw by the UA and the UK. | The protests developed into a major civil war with over 10,000 casualties, in which the rebels were supported with NATO supplies and airstrikes. The rebel ''National Transitional Council'' has been recognised as the legitimate representative of the Libyan peoplw by the UA and the UK. | ||
===[[Morocco]]=== | ===[[Morocco]]=== | ||
''(Population 40m, 99% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 40m, 99% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:3.4)''<br> | ||
===[[Oman]]=== | ===[[Oman]]=== | ||
''(Population 3m, 75% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 3m, 75% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:5.3)''<br> | ||
===[[Saudi Arabia]]=== | ===[[Saudi Arabia]]=== | ||
''(Population 26m, 100% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 26m, 100% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:4.7)''<br> | ||
===[[Syria]]=== | ===[[Syria]]=== | ||
''(Population 23m, 90% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 23m, 90% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:2.5)''<br> | ||
Syrian security forces have fired on unarmed protesters, possibly killing as many as 1,000 of them. President [[Bashir al-Assad]], however, repealed a long-standing and unpopular Emergency Law.<ref>{{citation | Syrian security forces have fired on unarmed protesters, possibly killing as many as 1,000 of them. President [[Bashir al-Assad]], however, repealed a long-standing and unpopular Emergency Law.<ref>{{citation | ||
| title=Syrian Security fires on Protesters, Kills 90 | | title=Syrian Security fires on Protesters, Kills 90 | ||
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| url = http://www.juancole.com/2011/04/syrian-security-fires-on-protesters-kills-90.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+juancole%2Fymbn+%28Informed+Comment%29}}</ref> | | url = http://www.juancole.com/2011/04/syrian-security-fires-on-protesters-kills-90.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+juancole%2Fymbn+%28Informed+Comment%29}}</ref> | ||
===[[Tunisia]]=== | ===[[Tunisia]]=== | ||
''(Population 10.6m, 98% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 10.6m, 98% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:4.3)''<br> | ||
Protesters have forced the resignation of President Zine al-Abidine Mebazaa, and elections have been scheduled for October 2011. | Protesters have forced the resignation of President Zine al-Abidine Mebazaa, and elections have been scheduled for October 2011. | ||
===[[Yemen]]=== | ===[[Yemen]]=== | ||
''(Population 24m, 99% Muslim)''<br> | ''(Population 24m, 99% Muslim, CPI 2010 <ref name="CPI"/>:2.2)''<br> | ||
Protests have been about unemployment, malnutrion and corruption. President Saleh is in hospital in Saudi Arabia, having been injured by a rocket. | Protests have been about unemployment, malnutrion and corruption. President Saleh is in hospital in Saudi Arabia, having been injured by a rocket. | ||
Revision as of 09:21, 28 July 2011
Arab national movements
Algeria
(Population 35m, 99% Sunni Muslim CPI 2010 [1] 2.9)
The protests and strikes in January were mainly about living standards and corruption. President Bouteflika responded with cuts in food prices. Protests continued in some localities
Bahrain
(Population 1.2 m, 81% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]: 4.9)
Problems exist between Sunni leadership and a Shi'ite majority. The matter is of deep concern for Saudi Arabia, concerned with both its own Shi'ite minority, and concerns about Iranian expansion. [2]
Egypt
(Population 82m, 90% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:3.1)
Protests ended the 30-year presidency of Hosni Mubarak, replaced by a military council that has promised a transition to democracy. Protests continue.
Jordan
(Population 6.5m, 92% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:4.7)
King Abdullah respnded to the mainly peaceful protests by sacking his Cabinet and appointing a new Prime Minister. There have since been few protests.
Lebanon
(Population 4m, 60% Muslim, 39% Christian, CPI 2010 [1]:2.5)
The January protests were against Hezbollah's attempt to take over the country's government.
Libya
(Population 6.6m, 97% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:2.3)
The protests developed into a major civil war with over 10,000 casualties, in which the rebels were supported with NATO supplies and airstrikes. The rebel National Transitional Council has been recognised as the legitimate representative of the Libyan peoplw by the UA and the UK.
Morocco
(Population 40m, 99% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:3.4)
Oman
(Population 3m, 75% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:5.3)
Saudi Arabia
(Population 26m, 100% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:4.7)
Syria
(Population 23m, 90% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:2.5)
Syrian security forces have fired on unarmed protesters, possibly killing as many as 1,000 of them. President Bashir al-Assad, however, repealed a long-standing and unpopular Emergency Law.[3]
Tunisia
(Population 10.6m, 98% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:4.3)
Protesters have forced the resignation of President Zine al-Abidine Mebazaa, and elections have been scheduled for October 2011.
Yemen
(Population 24m, 99% Muslim, CPI 2010 [1]:2.2)
Protests have been about unemployment, malnutrion and corruption. President Saleh is in hospital in Saudi Arabia, having been injured by a rocket.
The international response
The United Nations
NATO
France
UK
USA
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Corruption Perception :Index[1]
- ↑ Popular Protests in North Africa and the Middle East (III): The Bahrain Revolt, International Crisis Group, 6 April 2011, MENA Report No. 105
- ↑ Juan Cole (23 April 2011), "Syrian Security fires on Protesters, Kills 90", Informed Comment