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Stand with the people of Egypt
Avaaz.org | 30 January 2011
"We stand with the people of Egypt in their demand for freedom and basic rights, an end to the crackdown and internet blackout, and immediate democratic reform. We call on our governments to join us in our solidarity with the Egyptian people."
The demonstrations in Egypt could end three decades of repressive rule and bring, at long last, freedom and democracy to Egypt.
The regime is attempting to starve the protest movement of two crucial sources of power: information and solidarity. But despite the internet blackout, Egyptian radios and satellite TVs can still receive broadcasts from across the border -- so Avaaz will work with broadcasters whose signals reach inside Egypt to circulate the number signatures on this statement of solidarity, along with messages of support from around the world for Egypt's people.
Every hour matters. What happens next depends of all of us. Let's stand with those on the streets and build a deafening outcry against rampant corruption and political repression, and for democratic reform. Sign the statement of solidarity--and spread the word about this campaign!
Brave Egyptian protesters will determine in the coming hours whether tyranny or democracy prevails in Egypt and across the region. They’ve appealed for international solidarity – let’s send them a massive response, and hold our governments accountable to stand with them too:
Sign the petition!
Millions of brave Egyptians are right now facing a fateful choice. Thousands have been jailed, injured or killed in the last few days. But if they press on in peaceful protest, they could end decades of tyranny.
The protesters have appealed for international solidarity, but the dictatorship knows the power of unity at a time like this – they’ve desperately tried to cut Egyptians off from the world and each other by completely shutting down the internet and mobile networks.
Satellite and radio networks can still break through the regime blackout
- let’s flood those airwaves with a massive cry of solidarity showing
Egyptians that we stand with them, and that we’ll hold our governments
accountable to stand with them too. The situation is at a tipping point
- every hour counts -- click below to sign the solidarity message, and
forward this email:
People power is sweeping the Middle East. In days, peaceful protesters brought down Tunisia’s 30-year dictatorship. Now the protests are spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Jordan and beyond. This could be the Arab world's Berlin Wall moment. If tyranny falls in Egypt, a tidal wave of democracy could sweep the entire region.
Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has tried to crush the rallies. But with incredible bravery and determination, the protesters keep coming.
There are moments when history is written not by the powerful, but by people. This is one of them. The actions of ordinary Egyptians in the coming hours will have a massive effect on their country, the region, and our world. Let’s cheer them on with our own pledge to stand with them in their struggle:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/democracy_for_egypt/
Mubarak’s family has left the country, but last night he ordered the military into the streets. He’s ominously promised 0 tolerance for what he calls ‘chaos’. Either way, history will be made in the next few days. Let’s make this the moment that shows every dictator on our planet that they cannot stand long against the courage of people united.
With hope and admiration for the Egyptian people, Ricken, Rewan, Ben, Graziela, Alice, Kien and the rest of the Avaaz team
More Information:
- Egypt unrest: Alert as mass protests loom http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12303564
- Egyptian government shuts down the Internet http://www.renesys.com/blog/2011/01/egypt-leaves-the-internet.shtml
- North Africa: Will dominoes fall in the region? http://allafrica.com/stories/201101280659.html
- 'Beginning of the end' for Egypt's Mubarak as son and wife flee http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/105117/20110126/beginning-of-the-end-for-egypt-s-mubarak-as-son-and-wife-flee.htm
- Amnesty International condemns the crackdown on demonstrations http://amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/egypt-must-stop-crackdown-protesters-2011-01-26
- Regular updates are being posted by Egyptian activists here: http://www.elshaheeed.co.uk
- ACCESS campaign for digital freedom in Egypt: https://www.accessnow.org/page/s/help-egypt
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