Summary of what happened in Egypt since the outbreak on 25 January of a popular uprising that left at least 300 people dead and prompted the resignation Friday of President Hosni Mubarak .
JANUARY - 25: Kick-off antigovernment demonstrations, which mobilize thousands of people. Were preceded by five cases of immolation, one fatal, in gestures that reminded of Tunisia in December that it had triggered the revolt that brought down Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, in power for 23 years.
- 26: Thousands of protesters in several cities, despite a ban by the authorities. The police suppressed the demonstrations with tear gas, batons and even stones. Protesters throw stones at riot gear.
- 27: At least a thousand prisoners, according to an official source.
In the northern Sinai, a protester is shot dead in a confrontation with the forces security. In Suez, protesters set fire to a fire station. Ismailiya crashes.
The former head of the UN nuclear agency (IAEA) and Nobel Peace Prize Mohamed ElBaradei returns to Egypt and is said to be willing to lead the transition.
- 28: Mass demonstrations degenerated into riots and become: At least 62 dead in clashes with police.
Mubarak asked the army to enforce the security and enforce a curfew in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. Promises reforms and announced a change of government. Post
party headquarters in power and in many police stations. Looting night.
- 29: At least 33 killed in clashes.
attacks against the headquarters of the State Security in Rafah and Ismailiya. Riots in several prisons.
Mubarak appoints new prime minister, Gen. Ahmed Shafiq, and creates the post of vice president to entrust the secret service chief, General Omar Suleiman.
- 30: Thousands of protesters in Cairo. The army near the center of the city with tanks, fighter planes flying over the capital at low altitude.
- 31: The Army agrees not to use force and the demands of the people deemed "legitimate." Suleiman proposed a dialogue with the opposition.
JANUARY - 25: Kick-off antigovernment demonstrations, which mobilize thousands of people. Were preceded by five cases of immolation, one fatal, in gestures that reminded of Tunisia in December that it had triggered the revolt that brought down Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, in power for 23 years.
- 26: Thousands of protesters in several cities, despite a ban by the authorities. The police suppressed the demonstrations with tear gas, batons and even stones. Protesters throw stones at riot gear.
- 27: At least a thousand prisoners, according to an official source.
In the northern Sinai, a protester is shot dead in a confrontation with the forces security. In Suez, protesters set fire to a fire station. Ismailiya crashes.
The former head of the UN nuclear agency (IAEA) and Nobel Peace Prize Mohamed ElBaradei returns to Egypt and is said to be willing to lead the transition.
- 28: Mass demonstrations degenerated into riots and become: At least 62 dead in clashes with police.
Mubarak asked the army to enforce the security and enforce a curfew in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. Promises reforms and announced a change of government. Post
party headquarters in power and in many police stations. Looting night.
- 29: At least 33 killed in clashes.
attacks against the headquarters of the State Security in Rafah and Ismailiya. Riots in several prisons.
Mubarak appoints new prime minister, Gen. Ahmed Shafiq, and creates the post of vice president to entrust the secret service chief, General Omar Suleiman.
- 30: Thousands of protesters in Cairo. The army near the center of the city with tanks, fighter planes flying over the capital at low altitude.
- 31: The Army agrees not to use force and the demands of the people deemed "legitimate." Suleiman proposed a dialogue with the opposition.
- FEBRUARY -
- 1: More than a million demonstrators in Egypt. In the vast human tide Tahrir Square (Liberation Square) in downtown Cairo.
announced that Mubarak remains in power, but it will not be a candidate in presidential elections due in September.
- 2: Bloody Clashes in Tahrir Square between supporters and opponents of Mubarak. The anti repel those who attack in the square. During times throwing stones and Molotov cocktails. Brawls are extended to 3, leaving eight dead, according to an official.
- 3: Mubarak says he fears that Egypt into chaos if he leaves power.
- 4: Tens of thousands of Egyptians take to the streets after Friday Muslim prayers on the occasion of a general mobilization dubbed "Day of the Game."
- 5: Waiver of the executive committee of the National Democratic Party (NDP), which is part of Mubarak's son, Gamal.
- 6: The Muslim Brotherhood in addition to political dialogue with the participation of other opposition groups, but denounced as inadequate reforms proposed by the regime.
- 7: Mubarak pledged to increase wages and calls for the formation of a commission of inquiry into the incidents of violence.
- 8: Hundreds of thousands marched in Cairo and other cities, the most important events since the beginning of the movement. Mubarak form a committee to amend the Constitution.
- 9: Hundreds of protesters around the parliament and the seat of government. The government says the army will intervene "in case of chaos."
- 10: The armed forces announced they are studying the "measures" necessary to "preserve the nation" and "support the legitimate demands of people."
In a speech to the nation at night, Mubarak announced that delegates powers to Vice President Omar Suleiman, but declines to resign causing an outbreak of cholera in the demonstrators gathered in Tahrir Square.
- 11: More than a million people back to lie on the streets of Cairo and the great Egyptian cities. Suleiman
reports that "Mubarak decided to leave the post of president and Supreme Council instructed the Armed Forces to administer the affairs of the country."
Explosion of joy in Tahrir Square in Cairo.
Text: AFP
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