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The unlikely hero of the Egyptian Revolution - Wael Ghonim (C), a Google Inc. marketing manager for Northern Africa and the Middle East. EPA/BGNES
Google executive Wael Ghonim, who helped trigger the revolution in Egypt, via social media, posted "Mission Accomplished" on his Twitter feed once the news broke that President Hosni Mubarak resigned.
Mubarak was brought down by a "social network revolution" as the April 6th Youth Movement used Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to start protests against the regime, which grew to attract massive popular support.
"Mission accomplished. Thanks to all the brave young Egyptians," tweeted Ghonim, the hero of the Egyptian "social network revolution."
As Egypt's military has taken over the country after Mubarak's resignation, Ghinom told the Al-Arabiya TV that the army's promises to guarantee the implementation of constitutional reform and help the transition to democracy is a positive step and provides some comfort to protesters.
He warned that an atmosphere of distrust prevails and a complete loss of confidence could lead to chaos. "There should be direct communication between the leaders of youth movements, the Wise Men committee and the Military Council," he said.
The young activist underlined the importance of cracking down on all the corrupt people who have seized the country's fortunes along the past 30 years.
"I had some doubts that the reforms were illusive, but it is now clear that they are taken seriously. I have big confidence that the gains we have gathered so far would not be wasted and there won't be any more dirty tricks. In case of manipulation, protests will return again," Ghonim told Al Arabiya.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior has assigned security to European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva after she reported pressure and threats linked to investigations conducted by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Bulgaria
Germany has warned that the war involving Iran could trigger a new migration wave toward Europe, as the conflict continues to create instability across the region
The European Union and Hungarian opposition figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent comments directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, describing them as a threat
The Ministry of Justice has officially received a report from Teodora Georgieva, Bulgaria's European Prosecutor, detailing pressure, threats, and attempts to undermine the authority of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
NATO has stepped up the readiness of its missile defense systems following an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting Turkey, a spokesperson for the Alliance’s military headquarters in Mons, Belgium, Martin L. O'Donnell, confirmed to DPA.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to have immediate implications for the security of the European Union, according to the European policing agency Europol
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