From the link at #3 It appears that the general population has come together to address is grievances with an over-reaching authoritive government. at the same time it also appears that that government is exercising restraint in that it using fairly normal riot control instead of brute force. Meanwhile basic services are not interrupted, the lights are still on, the water is working, food and supplies are getting to the protesters. It reminds me of Egypt when millions raised up to overthrow the Muslim Brotherhood.