Thursday, April 12, 2012

The labour movement and the future of democracy in Egypt



The actions of the Ultras and the labour movement could determine the future of revolutionary politics of Egypt.

By Mark LeVine
Al-Jazeera

"Irvine, CA, & Cairo, Egypt - There has never been any coordination between them, but over the coming months, the actions of the Ultras and the labour movement could well determine the future of revolutionary politics in Egypt.

Both movements, with their strong working class roots, have been at the front lines of protest in Egypt in the last decade, with institutional memories of opposing unjust rulers, whether in the football stadiums or the factories, going back much further. Each played a crucial role in the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak....."

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