Autocratic rulers have been overthrown in Tunisia and Egypt, political protests continue in countries including Libya, Morocco, Djibouti, Algeria, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Yemen, while independent political parties are currently attempting to form in Saudi Arabia. Throughout major parts of the Middle East and North Africa we are seeing the age-old struggle of countries attempting to break free from the chains of tyranny in the name of increased economic equality, freedom of speech, fair and equitable governance, and other basic human liberties.
