They seek representative government , economic independence . A young man in Paris describes waves of protests in several countries . Many protesters are young , unemployed , middle - class . While it 's difficult to ascertain a solid death toll , Human Rights Watch staffers have confirmed more than 120 deaths in Cairo , Alexandria , and Suez , according to a researcher for the group in Cairo . A Human Rights Watch researcher says more than half have died .
They seek representative government , economic independence . A young man in Paris describes waves of protests in several countries . Many protesters are young , unemployed , middle - class . A Human Rights Watch researcher says more than half have died .