A timeline of the Egyptian revolution.
Created by france24 on Jan 21, 2011
Last updated: 03/03/11 at 05:46 PM
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has rejected calls to step down after almost two weeks of deadly protests, with no sign of an end to a confrontation which has pitted the 82-year-old leader against thousands of anti-govt protesters.
www.france24.com/en/20110205-demonstrators-begin-day-12-protests-mubarak-seeks-remain
When President Mubarak named spy chief Omar Suleiman the country’s first vice president in three decades, most analysts read it as a signal of an orderly transition. But given Suleiman’s background, it may not be the change Egyptians want.
When President Mubarak named spy chief Omar Suleiman the countryâs first vice president in three decades, most analysts read it as a signal of an orderly transition. But given Suleimanâs background, it may not be the change Egyptians want.
Egyptian protesters stage "Day of Departure" rallies to press President Hosni Mubarak to step down immediately. The US military's top officer says the Egyptian army has pledged not to open fire on the crowd.
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Thursday in an interview with ABC television that he was "fed up" with the presidency and would like to resign, but fears that doing so would allow Egypt to "sink into chaos"
www.france24.com/en/20110203-egypt-mubarak-fed-up-presidency-resigning-chaos-abc-amanpour
Egypt’s premier Ahmed Shafiq apologises for attacks on protesters by alleged supporters of President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Shafiq also offers to negotiate with the protesters, who are demanding that Mubarak resign.
http://bart.france24.com/en/20110203-prime-minister-premier-apologises-attack-protesters-government-supporters-tahrir-shafiq-egypt
Thousands of protesters battle to keep control of Cairo's Tahrir Square. At least 305 people have died since the unrest broke out on January 25 and close to 4,000 injured.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110203-egypt-protesters-stick-demands-cairo-battle-rages-0
The United States joins Western leaders in condemning a "concerted campaign" of attacks against journalists. A joint statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain calls such attacks "completely unacceptable".
http://bart.france24.com/en/20110203-world-leaders-condemn-attacks-journalists-egypt-unrest-media-mubarak
At least three people are reported killed and scores more injured after supporters of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak attack anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The violence prompts international condemnation.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110203-gunfire-deaths-wounds-many-cairo-protests-egypt-mubarak-tahrir-square
In a televised speech, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he will not seek re-election but plans to remain in power until his term ends in September, a prospect rejected by protesters. US President Barack Obama responds that change “must begin now”.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110201-egypt-president-mubarak-election-mandate-protests-quit
Anti-government protesters ignore a curfew, keeping up the pressure on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to resign. The army refuses to disperse the demonstrators.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110131-egyptian-protesters-defy-curfew-tahrir-mubarak-future-uncertain-army-refuses
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak names intelligence chief and close ally Omar Suleiman as vice president, a position that has been vacant since Mubarak took power in 1981.
In a change of tone, Washington calls for a "transition" in Egypt, a close regional ally, as thousands of protesters continue to press for Mubarak's resignation. (Photo: AFP)
http://www.france24.com/en/20110129-egypt-mubarak-names-intelligence-chief-close-ally-vice-president-suleiman
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak orders troops and tanks into Cairo and other cities to impose a curfew which has been widely ignored by protesters.
A day after his return to Egypt, opposition figure and Nobel Peace laureate Mohamed ElBaradei tells France 24 that Mubarak must step down. (Photo: Marc Daou/FRANCE 24)
http://www.france24.com/en/20110129-france24-interview-elbaradei-says-mubarak-must-go-egypt
Opposition activists call for a “day of rage”. Following the Friday noon prayers deadly clashes break out between protesters and police in the most violent protests to date in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. Egypt’s officially banned but tolerated Muslim Brotherhood join the protests, bringing thousands more on the streets. (Photo: AFP)
http://www.france24.com/en/20110128-egypt-protest-mubarak-army-violence-cairo-suez-alexandria
At approximately 12:20 am local time, almost all digital communications in and out of Egypt grind to a sudden halt. In what appears to be a coordinated effort to contain the anti-government movement, Egyptian officials apparently closed the country’s Internet service providers (ISPs) and telecom operators to block most voice calls and access to the Internet.
Egyptian authorities impose a curfew from 3 pm until 5 pm. The curfew is ignored. (Photo: AFP)
http://www.france24.com/en/20110128-egypt-twitter-facebook-cairo-internet-censorship
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and top Egyptian dissident Mohamed ElBaradei arrives in Egypt from his home in Vienna. He calls on Mubarak to quit and says he’s willing to lead an opposition coalition to ensure a smooth transition.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110126-egypt-clashes-demonstrators-government-ban-police-arrests-mubarak-protests
Thousands of people take to the streets in Cairo, Suez and other Egyptian towns. Violent clashes break out in Suez and dozens of protesters are injured.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges Egyptian authorities “not to prevent peaceful protests or block communications, including on social media sites". She adds, "I do think it's possible for there to be reforms, and that is what we are urging and calling for." (Photo: AFP)
http://www.france24.com/en/20110126-egyptian-protests-enter-second-day
Following online campaigns on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, anti-government demonstrations break out in Cairo, Alexandria, Suez and other Egyptian towns. At least two protesters are killed in Suez. Anti-Mubarak demonstrators gather in central Cairo’s Tahrir Square and clash with police. Egypt’s interior minister says a police officer died in the Cairo clashes.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110125-tunisia-facebook-twitter-coordinate-protests-egypt-mubarak-resign-cairo
Abdo Abdelmoneim, 50, attempts to set himself on fire outside Cairo’s parliament building. The act was a copycat of Tunisian street vendor Mohammed Bouazizi’s suicide, which sparked a revolt leading to the ouster of Tunisian strongman Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110119-tunisia-self-immolation-copycat-arab-world-suicide-protest-vendor
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