Mahalla labor leaders to be released!

Posted on By 3arabawy

Good news from Egypt:

The interior minister, the one who in the first place ordered the detention of the Mahalla labor organizers under the martial law, has just ordered their release!

The Mahalla 3 in addition to a detained dentist (Ibarahim el-Yamani) have been transferred from the Bourg el-Arab Prison, to el-Gharbeia Province Security Directorate, and according to a Socialist activist they are currently in Tanta’s State Security Police HQ, pending their release.

The Mexican Revolution

Posted on By 3arabawy

Some fascinating video footage of the (1913-20) Mexican Revolution.

The armies of Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata entering the capital:

Zapata being interviewed by journalists:

Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata in the capital:

The assassination and funeral of Zapata: