Middle East
CWI International Meeting: Revolution and counter-revolution in North Africa and the Middle East
The lessons of the first waves of revolutionary movements
Middle East
Egypt
Egypt: Huge crowds in Tahrir Square mark revolution anniversary
Masses in Cairo and other cities demand end to military rule
Egypt
Egypt: A year of revolution and counter-revolution
As economic crisis worsens, new class conflicts loom
Iran
Iran: New imperialist war clouds
Tensions increase with sanctions and navy exercises
Egypt
Egypt: “Capitalism is like a chameleon, able to change the outer shell when faced with a threat”
“The working class will rise up, at some stage, change the balance of forces and create a radicalised situation”
Egypt
Egypt: Millions vote in first post-Mubarak elections
But military-controlled elections do not signal transition to democracy
Egypt
Egypt: Mass rally in Tahrir Square demands end of military junta
For a real ‘second revolution’! End military rule! Fight capitalism and imperialism!
Israel / Palestine
Gaza: Final days of Paul Murphy’s Gaza tour
The reality of life in Gaza
Syria
Syria: Eight months of mass protests met with bloody brutality
United working class-led movement needed for real regime change
Israel / Palestine
Gaza: Day 2 of Paul Murphy’s visit to Gaza
Densely packed refugee camp and meetings with NGOs