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the overthrow of Tunisian president
Tunisian President Flees Following ProtestsPresident Ben Ali was forced to flee Tunisia after 23 years in power, being the 1st contemporary Arab head of state to be removed by a popular uprising. The Tunisian revolt created great effect on Arab world, most immediately in Egypt, where protests and clashes began. I choose this event since the it brings the empowerment and awakending of the citizens. People who felt helpless before the all-powerful state now discover that ultimate political and soical power does lie in their own hands. -
National Police Day protests
Egypt - January 25, 2011 A STORM IS COMINGOn 25 January, National Police Day, later known as "the day of revolt", protests took place in different cities across Egypt (especially on Tahrir Square) to protest against rampant police brutality and the rule of President Hosni Mubarak. Thousand joined the protests after an internet campaign inspired by the uprising in Tunisia. This event is vital because it's the starting point of Egyptian revolution, of people awakening and sending a message to government to express their anger. -
Mubarak steps down
CNN-Mubarak steps downAs the protesters started marching onto the Presidential Palace in the morning, Mubarak and his family left by helicopter.Vice President announced later that the presidency had been vacated and the army would run the country.Mubarak's resignation brought nationwide celebrations. I choose this event because it's the first successful step towards the fulfilment of people's will, paving for future democracy. People start to experience their power to decide where they want their country to go. -
Morsi declared as Egypt's president
Celebration in Egypt as Morsi declared winnerThe military declared Mohamed Morsi of Muslim Brotherhood as the winner of Egypt’s first competitive presidential election. As the first Islamist elected as head of an Arab state, Morsi swore duty and receieved myriad congrats even from some opponents for the electoral democracy. I choose this event since it gave the long-suppressed Islamists both a symbolic triumph and a potent weapon in their struggle for power against the Egypt's top generals; it lights up the path towards Egypt's democracy. -
Morsi decree of absolute power
Morsi's assumption of sweeping powers polarises EgyptMorsi unilaterally decrees far-reaching powers for himself, making his decisions immune from judicial review and barring the courts from dissolving the Islamist-led assembly.Though framed as crucial to protect the revolution that toppled Mubarak and to cement the nation, the move sparked days of protests demanding Morsi to annul the decrees.I choose this event since it's an evident turning point of Morsi going from revolutionary to dictatorial and of people starting again to fight for democracy. -
Morsi ousted by military
Coup in Egypt, Mohammed Morsi Overthrown!Deadline for Morsi and opponents to come to agreement passes, Morsi standing firm. With help from the grassroot Tamarod movement, the military announces Morsi is out as president and the constitution is suspended. Egypt's chief justice will lead an interim government and set plans for presidential elections.I choose this event since it's again the success of people's will despite the failed attempt of democracy, and it stresses the ideological conflict between secular groups and Islamists. -
Bloody dispersal of Islamist sit-ins
EGYPT CRISES: Cairo Bloody Scenes as Police Clear Pro Mursi CampsRiot police clear two sprawling encampments of supporters of ousted President Morsi in Cairo, sparking running street battles that kill at least 638 people.The presidency declares a monthlong state of emergency across the nation as Vice-President Mohamed ElBaradei resigns in protest over the assaults. I choose this event since it shows military is dealing with Islamists in an inhumane way and also harming innocents; the army's violence may unify several Islamist secs and raise folks' discontent.
