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Colour Used To Identify Revolutions
The colour revolutions advocated democracy and created strong pressure for change. They were known for the vital role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and in particular student protestors, in organizing creative non-violent resistance opposing authority seen as corrupt and/or authoritarian in character. The most well known colour revolutions are: •The 2003 Georgia Rose Revolution disputed the election •The Orange Revolution of the Ukraine disputed the presidential election •Following a disputed parliamentary election in 2005, the Tulip (or Pink) Revolution was more violent •The Cedar Revolution in Lebanon in 2005, followed the assassination of opposition leader, Rafik Hariri •2005 Kuwait saw the Blue Revolution supporting winning the vote for women. Various people disagreed with the naming of this revolution, because it did not call for a change of government •Democracy was achieved in Iraq in the Purple Revolution in 2005 •The Green Revolution of 2009 was an Iranian election protest, which failed to bring any alteration to the government •The Tunisian president was overthrown in the Jasmine Revolution in 2010-2011 •The recent Egypt uprising was given the name the Lotus Revolution, which saw President Mubarak forced to step down. So far the Arab Wave Of Reform, which has plunged through the Arab League of Nations has not been given colour names individually, or collectively, apart from Tunisia and Egypt. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Dr Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are CEO's and founders of YouMe Support Foundation, providing high school education grants for children who are without hope. You can help in this really great project by taking a few minutes to check out the Sponsor a Student program at (youmesupport.org). It will change the life of some really needy kids in the South Pacific. Feel free to contact Wendy on admin@youmesupport.org |
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