MIddle East Revolution

Over the past few months there have been major protests throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa calling for the end of dictators and oppressive governments who have ruled for decades. The immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi along with the major protests and riots that occurred after Mohamed Bouazizi lit himself on fire on December 17^th, 2010 sparked these pro-democratic protests throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa. Countries like Syria, Iran, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and many others have seen massive amounts of riots and protests calling for a reform. Egypt and Tunisia both had success in making their leaders stepping down but protests still continue in each country looking for more change and a promise of a different, more democratic government. A civil war has erupted in Libya between pro-Gaddafi supports and the rebels who have the help and support of NATO. They are fighting a bloody battle for the rights and freedoms that everyone deserves. These people who have been governed by these tyrants for decades now have finally had enough resulting in them finally standing and shouting “Enough is enough.” People are sick and tired of every aspect of their lives being controlled by their government and this massive movement shows that the end of these dictatorships and oppressive governments is near. The citizens of Iran or Syria voices may have been silenced for decades but this movement has allowed them open their mouths and be known, a true step on the road to true democracy.