Since the ousting of Ben Ali, didn’t you notice that Gamal Mubarak and Suzann Mubarak have disappeared almost completely from the news and public life?
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Tunisia fallout in Egypt
Repression, corruption, unemployment, and an entrenched ruling family pushed the Tunisian population to revolt. Those same conditions exist in many other Arab countries including Egypt where President Hosni Mubarak has been in power for 29 years.
Domino Effect: Overthrow delivers a jolt to Arab region
From the Washington Post:
“Today Ben Ali, tomorrow Hosni Mubarak,” gloated one tweeter, referring to Egypt’s long-serving president. “Come on Mubarak, take a hint and follow the lead,” urged another.
And prominent Egyptian blogger Hossam el-Hamalawy observed: “Revolutions are like dominos.”