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The riot
Activists in Egypt call for an uprising in their own country, to protest against poverty, unemployment, government corruption and the rule of president Hosni Mubarak, who has been in power for three decades. -
What rights do you have for Egypt
A protester and a police officer are killed in central Cairo as anti-government demonstrators pelt security forces with rocks and firebombs for a second day, according to witnesses. -
What do you think ?
In a speech delivered shortly after midnight, Mubarak announces that he has sacked the cabinet, but he himself refuses to step down. His whereabouts are unknown. -
A new call !
Hundreds of thousands take to the streets to call for a new government -
The big Event
Today, more than 100,000 protesters are gathered in Cairo for a huge protest called the "Friday of Departure." They demand that Egypt's President leave office now. The New York Times reports that protesters are chanting "Leave, leave, leave," with signs that read, "Get out!" -
Bye Bye President
Omar Suleiman, then vice-president, announces that Mubarak has resigned as president and handed over power to the army, leading to celebrations in Tahrir Square. -
A new economy
The military command issues "Communiqué No 5", calling for national solidarity, condemning the demonstrations and urging workers to help restore the economy. -
A new Beinning
Today egypt is a better country. New freedom has come to them and greatness is there. The speeches and battles that have finally payed off, gave them back their Human Rights
