http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/19/yemens-bloodiest-day-yet
This article focuses on the situation in Yemen, where peaceful protesters have been relentlessly yet quietly assaulted by the Yemeni military. Today was unfortunately the bloodiest day thus far. The middle east has been undergoing a transformative process and various nations have taken different approaches. According to the article, the protesters they have had communication with say that while "The Libyan revolution succeeded by the use of force while we are still suffering. We insist on peaceful strategies to achieve freedom and democracy." To say the least this is encouraging. Things in Yemen definitely need to be dealt with internationally however thus far help has been slow to come for the Yemeni people.
Matt Piscitelli
POLS184
Friday 9:00
TA:Maness
I find social revolutions that aren't covered by the media such as this saddening. I believe that one of the main causes of this silence could have back lack of media coverage by both the country and international sources. I admire the people's efforts to insist on peaceful strategies, but I'm not sure if that would even work within that political climate. Like Professor Valeriano mentioned, the Middle East's boundaries are shifting, causing mass wars. This too happened in Europe, during which there was hundreds of years of non-stop war. It is because of these boundaries shifting, economic recession, vital resources located within these nations, increasing press coverage and manipulation, all coalesce together preventing peaceful protests. I think action is what these nations need!
ReplyDeleteEmmanuel Cordova
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