http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12787739
I should probably stop posting blogs about an event that is changing so rapidly, but I must. I am so happy with the direction this is going. Not only does the U.N.-imposed no-fly zone include text that protects civilians by "any means necessary", but the Libyan government has responded with this ceasefire declaration. Of course there is a chance that they are just lying or something, but I have a feeling that they finally are getting a little scared of the rest of the world jumping into Libya to protect civilians and (hopefully) help out the rebels.
However, not is all peachy in that region. Yemen, the poorest country in North Africa, has seen its own demonstrations. Until now, the military has been using water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas to dispel demonstrations. That all changed when government loyalists and police opened fire on a demonstration honoring seven protesters who were killed. They used live rounds-- real bullets. Children were among the wounded. The death toll is around 30 and expected to rise.
Also, in Japan, the nuclear crisis is worsening as people are trying harder and harder to get the reactor cooled down. High levels of radiation inside the plant have delayed efforts to bring the normal cooling systems back online, a process that is expected to last until Sunday. So between now and then, people are using any means necessary, sea water, fire trucks, and helicopters, to help prevent further melting.
My heart goes out to all the people experiencing these times of hardship.
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