> 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:
>
>
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/democracy_for_egypt/?vl>
> 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/?vl>
> 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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