Google's Ghonim to Egyptians: Mission Accomplished

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.

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