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"Day of Anger"
Several thousands of people rally up to the streets of Cairo against the police to show President Hosni Mubarak that he is not a political tyranny and demonstrate unemployment under his rule. -
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18 Days of Protest
Egyptian demonstrators topple Mubarak in just 18 days with the big help of social media and protests in the streets of Cairo. -
Appeasement
Trying to appease the citizens, Mubarak announces publically that he will dismiss his cabinet and appoint a new government. However, he does not address the problem of unemployment and inflation. -
Freedom of Speech
Army officials say they will not use force against demonstrators as they recognize it is their "freedom of speech," to protest. -
First Deaths
A clash between Mubarak’s supporters and anti-government protesters turns violent in Tahrir Square. Three people were killed, along with 600 injuries. -
You Have Until MIdnight
Anti-government demonstrators demand that Hosni Mubarak must step down by the end of the day. -
Refusal
Leaders of the National Democratic Party in Egypt step down. Mubarak's son resigns with the others, but his father refuses to let go of his position. -
New Leader
Former President, Hosni Mubarak, resigns, giving over his power to the military and fleeing the country. Thousands celebrated victory in Tahrir Square! -
No More Parliament
Egypt's military dissolves parliament and suspends the constitution, saying that they will rule only until presidential and parliamentary elections are held. -
Forced Stay
Attorney general forbids Mubarak and his family from leaving the country, and freezes their financial assets. -
Rumors
After rumors spread that officials were trying to destroy documents that might convict the agency of abuse and torture, thousands marched down to the state security headquarters. -
Government Transition
Egyptians head out to vote on eight constitutional amendments constructed by the military council to help the government’s transition. -
The Muslim Brotherhood
A popular Islamic movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, that was banned long ago from politics by Hosni Mubarak, form a political party. -
Postpone Elections
Groups seek out to postpone September elections, in fear that the Muslim Brotherhood and members of the former regime will have too much power over the votes. -
Unemployed Police
More than 600 high-ranking law enforcemnt officers are fired, leaving many to no jobs. -
Delayed Elections
The military council announces that parliamentary elections would be delayed until October or November. -
Sick of Waiting
Thousands of protesters once again gather in the heart of Cairo to voice their frustration with the ruling military, calling out for an end to emergency laws, amendments to the new elections law, a date for a presidential election, and a clear timeline for drafting a new constitution. -
Loosing Power
After critism starts to show on how the military is ruling because of the killing of Christian protesters, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces released a statement saying that soldiers were attacked by the mobs and did not intentionally want to kill. -
Built up Anger
Clashes between police and protesters arise again as their promise of a democracy was seeming to be a lie. -
Sparks
Tens of thousands, marched through neighborhoods, over bridges, and poured into Tahrir Square. It was the biggest protest yet against Egypt’s military rulers. -
First Elections
Egyptians vote in the first free elections since Hosni Mubarak’s fall. -
2nd Elections
Egyptians vote in parliamentary elections that are surprisingly peaceful. -
Power Grab
As the fourth day comes after election, demonstrators call out for military to give up their power during clashes in Tahrir Square. -
Elections
Egyptians begin two days of voting. -
Muslim Brotherhood Victory
The Muslim Brotherhood claims victory in Egypt’s landmark presidential runoff election, but is limiteed in power by the decree made by the military. -
Backwards
Protesters return to Tahrir Square as the Muslim Brotherhood and other groups set up a sit-in to protest actions by Egypt’s military council before presidential runoff results. -
Mohamed Morsi
Muslim Brotherhood candidate, Mohamed Morsi, is announced as Egypt’s first "freely elected" president. -
Fear of Control
President Mohamed Morsi’s decree expanding his authority, caused once again a riot with the people of Egypt. Some citizens fear that this increases the power of Islamists and it will edge the country closer to Islamic law. -
Constitution Draft
The assembly passes a rushed draft of a constitution to ease public anger towards Morsi. -
Life Sentence
A milestone in Egypt’s path toward democracy is marked by the life sentence imposed on Mubarak. -
Point for Morsi
Morsi's new constitution is approved by 64% of the voters. -
Fraud Accusations
Opposition accuses the Islamist allies of fraud, causing more conflict between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and non-supporters. -
U.S. Involvement
$250 million in aid to Morsi’s government is given to him by the United States. In return for pledges of political and economic reforms. -
More Power
The Muslim Brotherhood is strengthened when Morsi shuffles his cabinent, angering opposition leaders. They had demanded more secular ministers to balance Islamist influence in the government. -
Morsi Steps Down
Violent and deadly clashes on the first anniversary of Morsi's Inauguration forced the president to step down of control due to quickly escalated massive forces.
