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'Start a global Intifada' [04.02.2011]

In seiner aktuellen Email ruft der palästinensische Bürgerrechtler Mazin Qumsiyeh, Professor an der Bethlehem und der Bir Zeit Universität, zu Demonstrationen in Palästina auf.

Demonstrationen in Palästina

After Mubarak's speech, many TV channels blocked and plain-cloth Egyptian security forces brutally attack demonstrators, killing 6 and injuring 1500: youtube/35Xs3jZmhRw, youtube/I62z3O7VDT0, aljazeera/news/middleeast, youtube/mMbAx_fYVcs, edition.cnn.com/egypt.protests.scene (CNN video but commentary fails to explain how these armed men on horseback and camells are Mubarak regime men).

Livestream of Aljazeera English anytime

This is now a global intifada/uprising against repression and for human rights. Demonstrations are being held internationally. A Bethlehem Governorate demonstration against Israeli colonization will be held in Wad Rahhal on Friday after Friday prayers.

Saturday 5 February is International day of action in support of global democracy and against colonization and authoritarian rule. As part of this global day of action the Palestinians will have demonstrations this Saturday at 2 pm in
- Al-Quds: Bab El Amoud (Damascus Gate),
- Ramallah: Al-Manara Square,
- Bethlehem: Nativity Square
(more cities being added). Sponsored by a number of civil society organizations and individual activists.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
This is a non-violent rally not coordinated by or on behalf of any political party. Please only bring Egypt, Tunisia, and Palestine flags. No factional signs.

Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott also joined other Palestinian groups in proudly standing with the people of Egypt and Tunisia (http://www.pacbi.org/ )

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/flstynywn-mn-ajl-25-ynayr-Palestinians-for-January-25th
Twitter: palEgyptJan25

Mazin Qumsiyeh, PhD
A Bedouin in Cyberspace, a villager at home
Professor, Bethlehem and Birzeit Universities
Chairman of the Board, Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People,

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Ergänzende Links:
Palestinians for January 25th (Facebook)