Harmful economic systems: Reducing harm

Egyptians in front of the rubble of a looted property in Cairo belonging to Ahmed Ezz, one of the leading figures in the National Democratic Party. Photo: Ed Ou/New York Times

Egypt's ire turns to confidant of Mubarak's son Kareem Fahim, Michael Slackman and David Rohde New York Times February 6, 2011 Mubarak says he won't run for President again  David D. Kirkpatrick and Mark Landler New York Times February 1, 2011 Largest crowds yet demand change in Egypt Anthony Shadid and David D. Kirkpatrick New York Times February 1, 2011 Rich, poor, and a rift exposed by unrest David D. Kirkpatrick and Monda El-Naggar New York Times January 30, 2011

Riot police officers rushed to confront protesters in Cairo. Photo: Scott Nelson/New York Times

Army lets protests proceed Griffe Witte Washington Post January 29, 2011 Mubarak orders crackdown, with revolt sweeping Egypt David D. Kirkpatrick New York Times January 28, 2011 Violent clashes mark protests against Mubarak's rule Karim Faheem and Mona El-Naggar New York Times January 25, 2011  

Demonstrators climbed the walls of the Interior Ministry in Tunis on Friday, June 14. Tunisia’s president, Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, fled his country that night, capitulating after a month of mounting protests calling for an end to his 23 years of authoritarian rule.  Photo: Holly Pickett/New York Times

Military backs new leaders in Tunisia David D. Kirkpatrick New York Times January 14, 2011  Tunisia leader Ben Ali flees and prime minister takes power David D. Kirkpatrick New York Times January 14, 2011  Behind Tunisia unrest, rage over wealth of ruling family David D. Kirkpatrick New York Times January 13, 2011

The Other Mr. 10 Percent? Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali is asserted to be among the world's most corrupt dictators, giving the president known as  "Mr. 10 Percent," Pakistan's Asif Ali Zardari, a run for his corrupt millions. Photo: Palestinian Press Office

Tunisia's and Ben Ali's corruptions: the Wikileaks revelations Pierre Tristam About.com January 12, 2011 Text of the US cable published by Wikileaks

 

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