One Year Anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution

It is the one year anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution that overthrew the pro-western dictator Hosni Mubarak. The Egyptian Revolution demonstrated the power of the people to stand up to dictators and tyrants. Mubarak ruled a brutal regime from 1981 to 2011, constantly supported by the west. Mubarak was the successor to Anwar Sadat, who abandoned Nasserism and betrayed the Palestinian people. The economic policies of the Sadat and Mubarak regimes creating a rich political elite, while the rest of Egyptians suffered. Inspired by the Tunisian Revolution a year ago Egyptians set to the streets to fight for their freedom. This post is dedicated to all the martyrs of the Egyptian Revolution.