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Protests in Cairo begin
VidOn January 25th, large crowds of Egyptians covered the streets to commemerate their police forces, and they called it the "Day of Rage". A mass group of over a thousand Egyptians marched downtown in the city of Cairo heading towards the offices of the National Democratic Party. Police clashed with the group of protestors firing tear gas and water cannons to keep them away while the crowd chanted "Down with Mubarak!" During these demonstrations three civilians and one police officer were killed. -
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The Egyptian Revolution
The Egyptian Rev. Video
The Egyptian Revolution was a campaign of non-violent civil resistance that was held in Cairo, Alexandria and other Egyptian cities. Causes of this event included things such as police brutality, low income wages, high unemployment rate and political censorship. During the timespan, marches, acts of disobedience and labor strikes took place in order to overthrow the president Hosni Mubarak. -
Hosni Mubarak delivers speech
WebsiteHosni Mubarak delivers a speech that he has sacked the cabinet, but he will not step down from office. By now Mubarak's whereabouts are unknown. Egyptian soldiers secured a prized museum to protect priceless artifacts from looters. The US embassy that was held in Cairo advised all US citizens in Egypt to depart back to the United States to avoid the riots. -
Hosni appears on television
WebHosni appears on television declaring that he will not step down from his current term, he will not run again for re-election in Septembers election, but he will step down after his current term ends. Protestors and demonstraters still did not agree with this and demanded that he step down immediately. -
Protests erupt again
Preparations for another day of preparations to overthrow Hosni Mubarak begin. The anti-government and pro-Mubarak protestors clash and begin to fight. The violence raged for a majority of the day leaving about 1,500 people injured and by the end of the day 3 people were reported dead. -
Demonstartors fear Army
Those in the Tahrir Square fear military forces coming to evacuate them. Many reports continue of how many people died in the last 11 days. The Egyptian Health minister says that 11 people have died and 300 injured. -
Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood states that is has decided to participate in a dialogue round in order to understand how serious the officials are in dealing with the demands of the people. After this statement banks were reopened, traffic police were back on street and attempts to start reforming the capital back to normal began. -
Thousands gather in Tahrir
[Web](http:/ goo.gl/IYhyx)Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Tahrir Square, setting up camps and such and refusing to budge. By this time banks were reopened, but schools and stock exchange remained closed. The government did not like what was going on so they offered to raise salary by 15 cents in order to appease and calm the crowd. -
Protesters camp out
WebsiteVideo</a>Protesters and demonstrators gather at the Tahrir Square to camp out. Some protestors also gathered outside of the parliament. The city sees them as the biggest protest group ever and the government cannot put up with this any longer. -
Labour Unions in the street
WebLabor unions join together in the street with some calling for Mubarak to step down from office immediately while others are demanding for better pay. Protestors are unimpressed when Hosni sends famous pop-star, Tamer Hosni, to the square to visit the camp out, but the protestors are angry because Hosni promised them concessions. -
Hosni turns over power
WebHosni Mubarak resigns as presdient of Egypt and hands over his power to the army. The announcemt was made to the public by, vice president, Omar Suleiman, at approximately just after 16:00 GMT.
