-
Former UN nuclear chief returns to Egypt. There, he forms a group to fight for political change. He even announces the possibility of his campaign for president in 2011.
-
Outside the local municipal office, Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire. His goal was to protest the local police, after the humiliated him for not having a permit to run a stall.
-
Ben Ali visits Bouazizi in hospital. He then appears on TV making statements that criticize the protests. This further aggrivates demonstrators.
-
After 23 years in power, Ali resigns. This is in response to protests. He procedes to flee to Saudi Arabia.
-
Egyptions in Cairo take demonstrating to another level. Mass protests are organized for the first time. They demand Mubarak's resignition.
-
Mubarak makes an appearance acknowleding protests, and refusing to step down. Simotaneously, protesters occupy Tahrir square. Telephone and internet lines are cut.
-
Protesters continue to demand government steps down. In response, police forces in Sudan take a stand against protesters. Students are beaten and arrested.
-
As anti-government activits continue to protest, citizens are angered. In attempt to put an end to this rebellous attitude, thugs on camels and horses attack. This occurs in Tahrir square.
-
Mubarak stays strong through devastating protests. He makes a third TV appearance confirming the continuence of his reign. This does nothing but anger demonstraters further, and increase protesting crowds.
-
Vice president Omar Suleiman makes statement that the president resigned. The army council will run the country from that point further. Celebrations errupt.
