Arab Spring Uprising in Egypt

By brempe

  • Man sets himself on fire in Egypt

    A man set himself on fire next to the Parliament building in Cairo to protest the country’s economic conditions.

  • City Turned War Zone

    The first organized demonstrations make Cairo a war zone as protesters demand the removal of President Mubarak.

  • The President Speaks

    After four days of protests and 25 deaths, Mubarak finally speaks on TV, mentioning his commitment to democracy. He refuses to step down.

  • The Army Becomes an Ally

    The army declares itself an ally to the protesters.

  • The President Doesn't Run Again

    Mubarak announces he will not run in the next election but will oversee the next steps.

  • A Battle Occurs in Tahrir

    Mubarak supporters plan a brutal event to stop the Cairo uprising. Using clubs, bats, and knives, they start a bloody battle in Tahrir Square.

  • The President Resigns

    Mubarak resigns and givess power over to the military.

  • The Military is in Charge

    The military denies the protesters’ demands for a swift transfer of power to a civilian administration.

  • The Army Turns Violent

    the army violently brings in tanks to retake Tahrir Square.

  • Elections are Announced

    The military announces parliamentary elections since Mubarak was overthrown. Protesters fear remnants of the old givernment will stay in power.

  • New Plans Come to Light

    Supreme Council of the Armed Forces announce plans that could retain power until 2013.

  • Violence Spreads Across Egypt

    Violence increases as protests against the governing military government spread beyond Cairo and Alexandria.

  • The Government Gives in

    The interim government gives in to the increasing pressure as all the violence leaves 33 dead and more than 2,000 injured.

  • Record Breaking Vote Occurs

    Egyptians vote in record numbers in the country’s first free ballot for more than 80 years.

  • An Obvious Winner is Noticed

    The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party looks to be the main winner after the first round of voting.

  • Another Vote Takes Place

    Egyptians go to the polls again in runoff elections for parliamentary seats, no party gained more than 50 percent of the votes.

  • A New Government Takes Over

    A new government is sworn in by Kamal Ganzouri, the prime minister appointed by the military rulers.
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    A Presidential Election Occurs

    Egyptians vote in the first round of the presidential election, Ahmed Shafik and Mohammed Morsi are in the lead.

  • Mubarak Gets Life

    Former President Mubarak is sentenced to life in prison by the Egyptian court.

  • New President is Announced

    Egypt’s announces Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi wins Egypt’s presidential election.