Sunday, February 6, 2011

Women Play Vital Role In Egypt's Uprising

Women Play Vital Role In Egypt's Uprising (11m 49s)

Michel Martin, as ALWAYS, doing a fantastic job on NPR's Tell Me More.

<Egyptians have taken to the streets for an 11th day today, in a protest against President Hosni Mubarak. Egypt's longtime leader said on Tuesday that he would finish his term, but not run for office in September. The statement infuriated many Egyptians, who called for Mubarak to step down immediately. Award-winning Egyptian journalist Mona Eltahawy discusses the role of women in Egypt's uprising and what it means for the rest of the region.>


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