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Middle Eastern monarchies in the midst of the Arab revolutions
The Middle East and North African countries are in the midst of revolution and protests. Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali decided to quit his palace overlooking the Mediterranean when, after weeks – or even months – of civil protests, the military and police force decided to join the revolution. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, too, stepped down from his position only a week ago, after continuing protests from his people all over the country. The protest fever has infected other countries in the region as well.