Thousands of protesters have returned to Cairo's Tahrir Square, focal point of the Egyptian revolution. They are primarily from the youth movement that started the initial revolution. They are trying to restore energy to the reform movement. They are demonstrating against a proposed law that would ban protests against the government. They also want more of a voice in the reform making process, more of the old regime to resign, and for there to be less of an Islamist presence in the legislative committee.
In Jordon, there are efforts being taken to prevent clashes between protesters and police. As many as 1,000 officer were deployed to the site of demonstrations.
Likewise, tensions between pro and anti-government demonstrators in Yemen are escalating. Fears of a civil war are growing. There are hundreds of thousands in each camp. The military itself is divided, some high ranking elements have defected to the opposition.
Other protests occurred today in Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Bahrain. There was violence against demonstrators in the latter two nations.
In Jordon, there are efforts being taken to prevent clashes between protesters and police. As many as 1,000 officer were deployed to the site of demonstrations.
Likewise, tensions between pro and anti-government demonstrators in Yemen are escalating. Fears of a civil war are growing. There are hundreds of thousands in each camp. The military itself is divided, some high ranking elements have defected to the opposition.
Other protests occurred today in Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Bahrain. There was violence against demonstrators in the latter two nations.
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