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==National movements==
==National movements==
===[[Algeria]]===
===[[Algeria]]===
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===[[Bahrain]]===
===[[Bahrain]]===
''(Population 1.2 m, 81% Muslim)''<br>
Problems exist between [[Sunni]] leadership and a [[Shi'a|Shi'ite]] majority. The matter is of deep concern for [[Saudi Arabia]], concerned with both its own Shi'ite minority, and concerns about [[Iran]]ian expansion. <ref>{{citation
Problems exist between [[Sunni]] leadership and a [[Shi'a|Shi'ite]] majority. The matter is of deep concern for [[Saudi Arabia]], concerned with both its own Shi'ite minority, and concerns about [[Iran]]ian expansion. <ref>{{citation
| title =Popular Protests in North Africa and the Middle East (III): The Bahrain Revolt
| title =Popular Protests in North Africa and the Middle East (III): The Bahrain Revolt
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| url = http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/middle-east-north-africa/iran-gulf/bahrain/105-popular-protests-in-north-africa-and-the-middle-east-iii-the-bahrain-revolt.aspx}}</ref>
| url = http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/middle-east-north-africa/iran-gulf/bahrain/105-popular-protests-in-north-africa-and-the-middle-east-iii-the-bahrain-revolt.aspx}}</ref>
===[[Egypt]]===
===[[Egypt]]===
''(Population 82m, 90% Muslim)''<br>
Protests ended the 30-year presidency of Hosni Mubarak, replaced by a military council that has promised a transition to democracy. Protests continue.
===[[Jordan]]===
===[[Jordan]]===
''(Population 6.5m, 92% Muslim)''<br>
King Abdullah respnded to the mainly peaceful protests by sacking his Cabinet and appointing a new Prime Minister. There have since been few protests.
===[[Lebanon]]===
===[[Lebanon]]===
''(Population 4m, 60% Muslim, 39% Christian)''<br>
The January protests were against Hezbollah's attempt to take over the country's government.
===[[Libya]]===
===[[Libya]]===
''(Population 6.6m, 97% Muslim)''<br>
The protests developed into a major civil war with over 10,000 casualties, in which the rebels were supported with NATO supplies and airstrikes. The rebel ''National Transitional Council'' has been recognised as the legitimate representative of the Libyan peoplw by the UA and the UK.
===[[Morocco]]===
''(Population 40m, 99% Muslim)''<br>
===[[Oman]]===
''(Population 3m, 75% Muslim)''<br>
===[[Saudi Arabia]]===
===[[Saudi Arabia]]===
''(Population 26m, 100% Muslim)''<br>
===[[Syria]]===
===[[Syria]]===
Syrian security forces have fired on unarmed protesters, possibly killing as many as 90 on 22 April. Nevertheless, protests continue. President [[Bashir al-Assad]], however, repealed a long-standing and unpopular Emergency Law, and crowds continue to grow.<ref>{{citation
''(Population 23m, 90% Muslim)''<br>
Syrian security forces have fired on unarmed protesters, possibly killing as many as 1,000 of them. President [[Bashir al-Assad]], however, repealed a long-standing and unpopular Emergency Law.<ref>{{citation
| title=Syrian Security fires on Protesters, Kills 90
| title=Syrian Security fires on Protesters, Kills 90
| date = 23 April 2011
| date = 23 April 2011
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| journal = Informed Comment
| journal = Informed Comment
| url = http://www.juancole.com/2011/04/syrian-security-fires-on-protesters-kills-90.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+juancole%2Fymbn+%28Informed+Comment%29}}</ref>
| url = http://www.juancole.com/2011/04/syrian-security-fires-on-protesters-kills-90.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+juancole%2Fymbn+%28Informed+Comment%29}}</ref>
===[[Tunisia]]===  
===[[Tunisia]]===
''(Population 10.6m, 98% Muslim)''<br>
===[[Yemen]]===
===[[Yemen]]===
Mediating the dispute in late April, the [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] presented President [[Ali Abdullah Saleh]] with a peace plan, which gives him immunity from prosecution but required him to leave office within 30 days. Elections would be held within 60 days, leading to the term "30-60 plan." Mohammed Qahtan, speaking for the Joint Meeting Parties opposition, said “I believe the 30-60 plan is the practical way to transfer power. We have accepted giving immunity, and we have made a significant sacrifice by accepting that the president will transfer power to a deputy of his choice. The only condition that we have made is that this deputy is not a member of his family."<ref>{{citation
''(Population 24m, 99% Muslim)''<br>
| url = http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/0421/Gulf-Council-presents-Yemen-s-Saleh-with-exit-plan
Protests have been about unemployment, malnutrion and corruption. President Saleh is in hospital in Saudi Arabia, having been injured by a rocket,
| journal = Christian Science Monitor
 
| title = Gulf Council presents Yemen's Saleh with exit plan
| date = 21 April 2011
| author = Erik Stier}}</ref>
==Arab country intervention==
==Arab country intervention==
===[[Qatar]]===
===[[Qatar]]===

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This addendum is a continuation of the article Arab Spring.

National movements

Algeria

(Population 35m, 99% Sunni Muslim)
The protests and strikes in January were mainly about living standards and corruption. President Bouteflika responded with cuts in food prices. Protests continued in some localities

Bahrain

(Population 1.2 m, 81% Muslim)
Problems exist between Sunni leadership and a Shi'ite majority. The matter is of deep concern for Saudi Arabia, concerned with both its own Shi'ite minority, and concerns about Iranian expansion. [1]

Egypt

(Population 82m, 90% Muslim)
Protests ended the 30-year presidency of Hosni Mubarak, replaced by a military council that has promised a transition to democracy. Protests continue.

Jordan

(Population 6.5m, 92% Muslim)
King Abdullah respnded to the mainly peaceful protests by sacking his Cabinet and appointing a new Prime Minister. There have since been few protests.

Lebanon

(Population 4m, 60% Muslim, 39% Christian)
The January protests were against Hezbollah's attempt to take over the country's government.

Libya

(Population 6.6m, 97% Muslim)
The protests developed into a major civil war with over 10,000 casualties, in which the rebels were supported with NATO supplies and airstrikes. The rebel National Transitional Council has been recognised as the legitimate representative of the Libyan peoplw by the UA and the UK.

Morocco

(Population 40m, 99% Muslim)

Oman

(Population 3m, 75% Muslim)

Saudi Arabia

(Population 26m, 100% Muslim)

Syria

(Population 23m, 90% Muslim)
Syrian security forces have fired on unarmed protesters, possibly killing as many as 1,000 of them. President Bashir al-Assad, however, repealed a long-standing and unpopular Emergency Law.[2]

Tunisia

(Population 10.6m, 98% Muslim)

Yemen

(Population 24m, 99% Muslim)
Protests have been about unemployment, malnutrion and corruption. President Saleh is in hospital in Saudi Arabia, having been injured by a rocket,

Arab country intervention

Qatar

United Arab Emirates

References

  1. ↑ Popular Protests in North Africa and the Middle East (III): The Bahrain Revolt, International Crisis Group, 6 April 2011, MENA Report No. 105
  2. ↑ Juan Cole (23 April 2011), "Syrian Security fires on Protesters, Kills 90", Informed Comment
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