Event Concerning The Tunisian/Egyptian Revolution

By r2d551

  • Self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazzi

    Mohammed Bouazzi sets himself on fire after police take away his job for illigitamate reasons. This event sparks to the Tunisian people's resentment against the government, and large-scale protests against the current government begin.
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    Events Of The Tunisian/Egyptian Revolution

  • Rallies Begin

    Rallies begin and in al-Ragab and Miknassi, as hundreds of people protest against high unemployment and low pay in Tunisia.

  • Revolution Spreads

    Rallies spread to Kairouan, Sfax, and Ben Guerdane, as more and more people start to protest against the government.

  • Government Announcements in Tunisia

    Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the president of Tunisia, says that the protesting extremists would be punished. Many government workers are fired because of their support of Tunisia's revolution, and hundreds of lawyers rally against the government.

  • Media Cover-up

    Nessa TV becomes the first form of media to try and conceal and cencor the protests and other events of the revolution in Tunisia.

  • Peaceful March Against Government

    Protestors in Tunisia conduct a peaceful march in Thala. The police attempt to stop and disperse the protestors by firing tear gas canisters, resulting in more than 9 civilian injuries.

  • Ben Ali Starts Begins to Listen to the People

    After more than 66 civilian deaths and the deaths of more than 23 officers, Ben Ali finally lifts censorships on banned websites and promises not to run for re-election. However, the people are still not satisfied with the speed of the changed, and continue protesting.

  • Ben Ali Escapes

    Ben Ali escapes from Tunisia during the night.

  • Speaker of Parliament Becomes Temporarary Leader

    There is no order in Tunisia, as the military is disorganized without a president. Various looting and attacks occur. The Speaker of Parliament, Foued Mebazaa, then becomes president temporarily and discusses with other parties on reforming Tunisia's government.

  • Egyptian Revolution Begins

    Inspired by how Tunisia won their freedom, protests in Cairo and other places in Egypt begin, as the people try to overthrow Hosni Mubarak, the current leader of Egypt.

  • Mubarak Tries to Stop Communication

    Mubarak orders all internet and phone providers to suspend their services to try and prevent protesters from communicating. This plan fails, and police respond by killing 24 marching protesters.

  • Police Forces Withdraw

    Police Forces withdraw from Cairo

  • Curfew in Egypt

    A Curfew in Egypt is instituted. This curfew is widely ignored by most protestors, and protests continue late into the night.

  • Request for Hosni Mubarak to Resign

    The Muslim Brotherhood tell Mubarak to resign, as people started letting out criminals, including Islamic extremists, who were causing trouble for the people, but Mubarak refuses.

  • Revolution Continues

    Protests continue, curfews are ignored, and Mubarak still does not resign. The media tries to cover up the situation in Egypt, as strike is widespread among the people.

  • Protests Continue, and Mubarak Tries to Compromise

    Over a million protesters march through the capital's streets, rallying for Mubarak to resign immidiately. Mubarak says he will not run for presidency next term, and will try to change the government system. Pro and Anti Mubarak groups begin to clash.

  • Mubarak's supporters confront the protestors at Tahrir Square, and the two groups battle while the military refuses to intervine

    A battle between Mubarak’s supporters and the protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo occur. Barack Obama supposedly phones Mubarak and tells him to make Egypt a democracy.

  • USA Asks Mubarak to Resign

    President Obama asks Mubarak to step down from the presidential office, and to end his rule in a peaceful manner. Peaceful protesters wait for Mubarak to leave in Tahrir Square.

  • Labor Strikes

    Massive Labor Strikes hit Suez, an important port city. Stocks fall as the long term result.

  • Police forces attack

    Police forces attack protestors near the Cairo suburbs.

  • Resignation of Hosni Mubarak After a sries of both violent and peaceful protests, along with confrontations with the police, Mubarik finally decides to step down

    Peaceful protesters are still waiting in Tahrir Square for Mubarak to leave, and in the late afternoon, Mubarak resigns and leaves Cairo.