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Protests in Tunisia Begin
Protests begin over the the way the govenment controls the country. The protest was sparked when a young 26 year old burned himself to death when he couldn't sell fruits on the streets. -
Tunisian President Toppled
The Tunisian President, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, goes to Saudi Arabia after ruling for more than two decades. This a result of violent protests throughout the country. -
The Protests Spread to Egypt
After watching the events in Tunisia unfold, Egyptians begin mass protests in Cairo hoping to end the authoraitarian rule in thier own country. -
Egyptian Government Shuts Down Communication
Egyptian Government removed access to internet and mobile cell phones by shutting down the providers instead of fighting against the protesters violently. -
Egyptian President Steps Down
After 18 days of protest calling for him to resign , President Hosni Mubarak agrees to resign. He resigns after 30 years. -
Libyan Unrest
After a human-rights activist is arrested, portests begin in Benghazi. They are protesting the political rule and economic stability in Libya -
Libya Declared No-Fly Zone
Libya is declared a No-Fly Zone by the United Nations Secruity Council. NATO starts airtstikes 2 days later. -
Mubarak Is Placed On Trial
The Egytian President is put on trial for his crimes against humanity. He appears in a Cario Courtroom televised around the country. -
Libyan Rebels Take Control
After taking Bengazhi, the Libyan rebels take over Tripoli, causing Gadhafi to go into hiding. Fighting in the city continues for 2 months. -
Gadhafi is Killed
After being found near his hometown of Sirte, Gadhafi is killed by a mob, against the UN's wishes -
Tunisian Elections
THe country holds its first democratic vote after the Tunisian president fled the country, with the Ennahda Party winning. -
Egypts Holds Elections
Voting in Egypt starts, going through multiple phases for the parliamentary elections.