Neo-Arabism spreading to the Sudan

Women in the Sudan protesting

Bashir's government is taking strides to "crush" any uprising instigated through social networks against the government.  The government has reacted violently to street protests organized by the youth and detained many activits.

Unlike Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, Sudan has not attracted any international attention. Many are waiting for the formal cessation of the oil-rich Southern Sudan from the Arab North in the summer.

Bashir is not a happy camper at the moment. He is about to lose a valuable national commodity - oil reserves - in the south. He was recently accused by the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) of plotting to overthrow the southern government.

Will Bashir be relevant after the cessation?  The wind of change blowing across the Middle East could pass by northern Sudan leaving significant government changes.  But like in all these countries where people want government change, there is no identified successor.

Should "they" be in Libya????

Civilian uprising in Libya

Should the US be bombing Gaddafi's forces? I understand the humanitarian logic, however, this then begs the question why Libya and not Bahrain or Yemen? There are of course vested interests in the countries US decides to bomb - but it takes away all integrity when the government says it is for humanitarian reasons.  

This is a rebirth of neo-Arabism. The Arab people have had a whiff of freedom, democracy and dignity that started in Tunisia and they now want what is rightfully theirs to enjoy.  Does the US really want to be involved in this quagmire? This is a revolutionary movement - no one knows where and how it will end. Should US forces really be in Libya, even for "humanitarian" reasons?

Yemeni uprising