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.... and so it begins.
The Egyptian Revolution begain on January 25, 2011 with a series of street demonstrations, marches, rallies, and civil disobedience. -
Fight!
In unprecedented scenes, police fight with thousands of Egyptians who defy a government ban to protest against Mubarak's rule. Security forces arrest about 500 demonstrators over the two days. -
Deaths occuring
At least 24 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in clashes throughout Egypt. Mubarak extends a curfew to all cities. -
No force
Egypt's army says it will not use force against Egyptians staging protests. It says freedom of expression is guaranteed to all citizens using peaceful means. -
Confusion & Chaos
Mubarak declares he will surrender power when his term ends in September, offering a mixture of concessions and defiance in a televised statement. -
Curfew hours
The army calls for protesters to leave the streets and curfew hours are eased. Crowds gather in Tahrir Square for a ninth day of protest, rejecting Mubarak's timetable to leave. -
Mubarak resigns
On 11 February, Mubarak resigned from office as a result of determined popular protest. -
Stepping down
Vice President Omar Suleiman announced that Mubarak would be stepping down as president and turning power over to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces -
Deaths have risen
At least 365 deaths had been reported, and those injured number in the thousands.
