Cairo's protest

Seeing the latest images from Cairo as thousands flooded the streets today brought memories of the places and people of Egypt. They have been under the regime too long. When we were driving down the busy streets of Cairo, we were shown the massive high-walled compound of Hosni Mubarak's palace, with barbed wires on top, and armed sentries at regular intervals on top of the wall. The first thing that came to my mind was that it looked like a fortress. I don't have a picture of it as around the area there were signposts saying 'No photography'.

The silent fortress alone said a lot.Or just one word. Oppression.

The scenarios we saw at various mosques, really showed that the people were stricken by poverty. We didn't go to Zamalek, the rich people area on the island in the middle of Nile River. The air must be different.

The protesters in Cairo today. Pic taken here

 

 

A police checkpoint on the way to Sinai. I sneaked this shot while he was not looking. Police checkpoints are a common sight in Egypt.

The government blocked mobile phone lines, facebook and twitter yesterday to stop people spreading messages for gatherings. But the people managed to spread fire by word of mouth. Today their internet connection is cut down. MasyaAllah.

Ya Allah, bless the people of Egypt. Give them a king that fears You. Give them Your Strength to free themselves and their neighbor Palestine.  And protect our family, brothers and sisters. Indeed You are our Mighty Protector. Ameen.