Social movements in 2010-11 provided a platform for individuals from diverse social backgrounds to engage and realize their shared concerns, transcending tribal or social group constraints. However, the movement lacked cohesion and a clear positive objective beyond removing the existing regime. The absence of a detailed economic plan and internal conflicts among regime powers hindered the movement from achieving its full potential.
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