In an abrupt about-face, the Egyptian government reopened the Internet Wednesday, ending a five-day shutdown that took out the country’s top ISPs and a rebellious populace’s ability to communicate. The move comes shortly after Noor — the only ISP initially left standing after the crackdown — was shuttered Monday. Noor, too, is back online, and Egyptians are back on the streets — this time fighting one another, with civilian forces loyal to embattled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak launching a tank-less rock-throwing campaign, complete with horses, camels and clubs.
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Egypt: Internet Is Back as Street Fighting Takes a New Turn
Posted by: Mike Martin February 2, 2011 11:58 AMIn an abrupt about-face, the Egyptian government reopened the Internet Wednesday, ending a five-day shutdown that took out the country’s top ISPs and a rebellious populace’s ability to communicate. The move comes shortly after Noor — the only ISP initially left standing after the crackdown — was shuttered Monday. Noor, too, is back online, and Egyptians are back on the streets — this time fighting one another, with civilian forces loyal to embattled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak launching a tank-less rock-throwing campaign, complete with horses, camels and clubs.