dimanche 28 juillet 2013

Is Egypt the Next Syria?

Originally, Egypt was the next Tunis. After Ben Ali was removed there, it was expected that Mubarak would be next. One of these old, long reigning dictators, grooming their children for absolute power.

Then, Egypt was the next Libya. United to remove Morsi who had failed his responsibilities to the people like Ghadaffi.

But now, will Egypt become the next Syria? A state in sectarian violence as well as political. Fighting as factions for authority over the entire Egyptian system.

In reality, the country was not united over a complete overhaul in Morsi. In fact, about a third of the population -- silenced by al Jazeera -- strongly supported the elected leader. Over the past week the Muslim Brotherhood and Pro-Morsi supporters have retaliated against persecution by rising up against the temporary military government.

But these protests are far from peaceful. Burning, yelling, stone throwing and even occasional gunfire has forced the military to monitor and bulk up security over these, their fellow citizens. The Pro-Morsi faction has been forced to keep quiet, but now they are speaking out and refusing to go away without answers. The Muslim Brotherhood pledged that they will either return Morsi to power or die.

With a promise like this, the country is destined to civil war. There is no strong leader who can represent the middle ground in site. Even among the  anti-morsi faction there is no clear leader for Egypt.

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