Stunned Mubaraks Adjust

February 11 2011 will be remembered in the history of Egypt as a new day of democracy. This is the day when Hosni Mubarak after being in power for 30 years resigned following popular protests and demonstrations in the nation which caught international attention. Egyptians rejoiced and celebrated of their new freedom. The once powerful political elites are now put behind the bar for corruptions charges as well as for their role in trying to repress peaceful demonstrators during the uprising. Among those in prison are two of former President's two sons; Gamal & Alaa Mubarak labeled as prisoners No. 1 & 2, the former Prime Minister, and Speaker of the Parliament. They are all located in a prison called Tora Farm and still in the state of disbelief what has happened. According to the prison officials, they all cooperate and do everything as they are asked without any objections. The former President is also detained but in the hospital citing medical reasons. Although Egyptians seem very happy with the outcome of their stand as "one voice" and in obtaining what they long wished for which is democracy but still many don't know what to expect of the ambiguous future ahead of them. Read more at http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/world/middleeast/17egypt.html?ref=world

Submitted By: Namgyel Dorji