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Mohamed Bouazizi
Muhamed Bouazizi draws attention to the mistreatment of Tunisia people by committing suicide by self-immolation. -
Tunisia Protests
Protests in Tunisia began in response to tyrannical policies of the government. Spurred by low worker wages and poor standards of living. Coordination of resistance was aided by the use of the connected social media platforms. The use of social media allowed protestors to organized and submit a unified front aimed at overhauling the government of Tunisia. -
Tunisia Protesters Overthrow the Government
The government concedes defeat as anti-government are president in their resolve for implementing change. -
Neighboring Citizens Take Note
As a response to the turmoil in Tunisia the citizens of other Arab countries organize to resist the oppressive governments that affect their own particular country. Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Bahrain all mount resistance to the government with the use of social media. -
Eygpt Finds New Leadership
Hosni Mubarak resigns as pressure mounts for change in the Egyptian government. -
Syrian Protestors Organize
Syrian protestors organize in an effort to combate the
Bashar Hafez al-Assad led regime. This in turn sparks a civil war for control of Syria. -
Authoritarian Governments Respond
Presented with the treat posed of protestors enmassed at the precipice of toppling their regimes. Harsh actions are taken to combate the uprisings in order for the government agents to maintain their grip on power. -
Rebel Forces Succeed in Libya
Rebel forces in Libya succeed in overthrowing the autocratic government of Muammar Gaddafi. Later that year Gaddafi would be killed after a NATO led bombing campaign drove him into rebel hands. -
Yemen President Steps Down
The Yemen President Abdullah Saleh steps down and power is handed over to the Vice President. -
Syrian Government Forces Ramp Up Attacks
Syrian government forces ramp up attacks as 108 people are killed in the town of Houla. -
Autocrates Sentenced
The former leaders of Egypt and Tunisia are sentenced for their crimes. -
Syrian Army Continues Massacre
The Syrian army continues to massacre its citizens. During it's operations in Tremseh where 225 people are killed at the direction of President Bashar. -
Public Outcry and Muhamed Morsi
The recently elected president of Egypt Mohamed Morsi faces protests in relation to publics continued suspected corruption of the government. -
Egyptians Depose Another Leader
Muhamed Morsi becomes the second leader deposed by the Egyptian people. -
Ghouta Chemical Attacks
Syrian rebel forces and civilians are ruthlessly attacked by the Bashar regime. During this offensive rockets and chemicals are used indiscriminately kill 1400 people. -
Egypt Overhauls the Government Again
The Egyptian government once again shifts power to a new leader as it removes itself entirely from control.
