Posted By
Najib
Apr 26, 2020 04:09
Remember when some political parties got offended by the Revolution's "Kelloun Ya3ne Kelloun" slogan? Remember how many defended their "clean" record and their so-called anti-corruption initiatives? Remember how many lawsuits & assaults followed the various slogans hurled by protesters against this rotten ruling class? If you're still convinced ANY of these parties in power really want a change for the better, just look at the most recent course of events, starting from the parliamentary sessions…
Posted By
Najib
Apr 22, 2020 10:26
Back in November 2019, a lot of Sulta sympathizers were blaming protesters for blocking the parliament entrances, claiming that they're preventing lawmakers from doing what's needed to pass laws and help save the country. Fast forward to April 2020, the parliament has finally convened in UNESCO and surprise surprise! They failed to pass any significant law and, wait for it, voted AGAINST a law that banned the display of posters of leaders, officials and employees…
Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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