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Arab Spring is born in Tunisia
Mohammed Bouazizi, a Tunisian vegetable peddler sets himself on fire after his cart is confiscated by a policewoman who slapped him and spit in his face. -
Prisedent of Tunisia Toppled
After weeks of violent protest Zine El Abidine Ben Ali escapes to Saudi Arabia and ends two decades of authoritarian rule. -
Mass Demonstrations Erupt in Egypt
Egyptians begin mass demonstrations in Cairo. -
Mass Protests begin in Yemen
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Mubarak Steps Down
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigns after 18 days of protests against him -
Outbreak of violence in Bahrain
Protests begin in Bahrain rage through, but government and Sauditroops supress demonstrations. -
Libyan Protests Begin
Libyan protests begin in Benghazi after human rights actvists is arrested. -
Libyan Rebels Gain Power
Libyan rebel leaders declare themselves the countrys offical representative. -
Syrians Ascent
Protests begin against president Bashar. The government responds qickly to crackdown the violence. -
Libyan No Fly Zone
UN security council authorizes a no fly zone over Libya. -
Yemen President Saleh Leaves Country
After months of protests in Yemen President Saleh is badly injured in an explosion at the presidential compound. This leads him to go to Saudi Arabi for extensive medical treatment. -
Mubarak is put on Trial
Former Egyptian President Mubarak goes on trial for allegations of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters. -
Libyan Rebels Enter Tripoli
Libyan Rebels enter Tripoli, which send long time leader Moammar Gadhafi into hiding. -
Gadhafi Killed
Gadhafi killed after mob finds him hiding in Sirte -
Tunisians Vote
Tunisia holds first elections, where an authoritarian ruler was toppled -
Yemens president resigns
Yemens President Ali Abdullah Saleh signs agreement to step down from power after 33 years of rule. -
Egypt goes to the polls
Egyptians begin voting, which is carried out in phases.
