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A man sets fire to himself next to the Parliament building in Cairo to protest the country’s economic conditions.
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The first coordinated demonstrations turn Cairo into a war zone as protesters demand the removal of President Hosni Mubarak.
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After four days of protests and 25 deaths, Mubarak makes his first TV appearance, pledging his commitment to democracy. He sacks his government but refuses to step down.
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The army declares itself allied to the protesters.
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Mubarak declares he will not run in the next election but will oversee the transition.
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Mubarak supporters stage a brutal bid to crush the Cairo uprising. Using clubs, bats and knives, they start a bloody battle in Tahrir Square.
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Mubarak resigns and hands power to the military.
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The military rejects protesters’ demands for a swift transfer of power to a civilian administration.
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Bringing in the tanks, the army violently retakes Tahrir Square.
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The military regime announces parliamentary elections since Mubarak was overthrown. Protesters fear remnants of the old regime will stay in power.