Revolution Follow

After the blood of 100 martyrs has been spilled: Workers of Egypt – rise up and save the revolution! Last 11 February we kicked out the tyrant, but today we’re still living the same old way—and our demands are still the same. We won’t accept statements and promises any more—while every month more revolutionaries are dying. The latest massacres that the military organised against the Ultras who took part in the revolution, gave 100 martyrs after the Egyptian people rose up across the country against military rule.

Mostafa Fouly is one of the Ultras fans who support Cairo’s Zamalek football team and a Revolutionary Socialist. He spoke to Socialist Worker

The revolution in Syria is moving closer to the centre of power in the country—and the regime is responding with brutality.

The one year anniversary of the Egyptian revolution has marked a new turning point in the struggle. It came in the first week of the newly elected parliament where the Muslim Brotherhood gained two thirds of the seats.

In defence of the Ultras: their message and our response What message was the crime committed against the Ahly Ultras—that killed more than 75 martyrs—meant to deliver? Was it to punish the forces and groups that 
participated in the revolution and that still continue to oppose the SCAF The ruling army council? This crime occurred on the anniversary of the "Battle of the Camel"—was it meant to confirm that those responsible for that battle still have their influence and power and can commit new crimes?

The revolution is still getting stronger, Egyptian revolutionary tells London meeting

Libya has erupted once again in protest. In January an angry crowd of some 2,000 people stormed the offices of the ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) in Benghazi, the birthplace of the revolution. NTC leaders were planning to announce the publication of the new electoral law that evening but were forced to transfer the announcement to Tripoli.

The Revolutionary Socialists (RS) in Egypt are a recognised part of the revolution with a profile way beyond their size. They can be seen selling their paper on Tahrir Square with stalls and megaphones. Graffiti around Cairo advertises their website and slogans.

There isn’t enough positive writing about revolt in the modern world. So it’s good that Paul Mason’s new book, Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere, is so enthusiastic about revolution.

The Arab revolutions have shown an astonishing tenacity. They have overthrown some dictators and shaken others. Above all, they continue.