Watching a new beginning in Egypt
For much of Friday afternoon, this city teetered between hope and fear. We knew the army would come - the question was when. About 7:30 p.m., six armored personnel carriers with mounted machine guns arrived at the main square. Then something extraordinary happened: The soldiers were surrounded by hundreds of people - and after several minutes, welcomed. As I write this, ordinary citizens are walking up to the two vehicles stationed at Ramleh Square and photographing each other flashing victory signs. The mood, fearful for so much of the day, is turning festive.
When my interpreter and I arrived in Alexandria Friday morning, tension hung in the air.… Seguir leyendo »