Tweet Call it the ‘dignity revolution’Inspired by the Tunisian revolt that toppled dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali after 23 years of absolute autocracy, protests erupted in Egypt on Jan. 25, the “Day of Fury,” as it was dubbed by social-media organizers.Participating were Egyptian uprising groups like the “6th of April” movement, “Kefaya,” and other youth and opposition groups. Later in the week, former International Atomic Energy Agency head Mohamed El Baradei returned to Egypt calling for democracy and change as a Johnny-come-lately.But the main organizer of the Egyptian revolt was an online group called “We are all Khalid Saeed.” It was formed after a young Egyptian named Khalid Saeed was…

Tweetthe story of Muhammad Bouazizi … is a modern Arab story Muhammad Bouazizi, a handsome 26 year old Tunisian man, just out of collage full of hope and life. He was looking for a job to make a living and support his mother, any job would do, but as millions of Tunisians he couldn’t find a job in a country that is ruined by corruption, political oppression and 23 years of dictatorship of President Zine Elabidine Ben Ali. Muhammad Bouazizi, unlike most college graduates who wants a managerial jobs, bought a vegetable stand and started selling to the locals on the street. He was harassed, fined and beaten by the…