Egypt Revolution
The 2011 Egyptian revolution ( Revolution of 25 January) took place following a popular uprising that began on 25 January 2011. The uprising was mainly a campaign of non-violent civil resistance, which featured a series of demonstrations, marches, acts of civil disobedience, and labour strikes. Millions of protesters from a variety of socio-economic and religious backgrounds demanded the overthrow of the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Despite being predominantly peaceful in nature, the revolution was not without violent clashes between security forces and protesters. The uprising took place in Cairo, Alexandria, and in other cities in Egypt, following the Tunisian Revolution that saw the overthrow of the long-time Tunisian president. On 11 February, following weeks of determined popular protest and pressure, Mubarak resigned from office.
Grievances of Egyptian protesters were focused on legal and political issues[14] including police brutality,[2] state of emergency laws,[2] lack of free elections and freedom of speech,[3] uncontrollable corruption,[3] and economic issues including high unemployment,[4] food price inflation,[4] and low minimum wages.[2][4] The primary demands from protest organizers were the end of the Hosni Mubarak regime and the end of emergency law; freedom, justice, a responsive non-military government, and a say in the management of Egypt's resources.[15] Strikes by labour unions added to the pressure on government officials.[16]
There were up to 840[17] deaths reported, and over 6,000 were injured. The capital city of Cairo was described as "a war zone,"[18] and the port city of Suez was the scene of frequent violent clashes. The government imposed a curfew that protesters defied and that the police and military did not enforce. The presence of Egypt's Central Security Forces police, loyal to Mubarak, was gradually replaced by largely restrained military troops. In the absence of police, there was looting by gangs that
Grievances of Egyptian protesters were focused on legal and political issues[14] including police brutality,[2] state of emergency laws,[2] lack of free elections and freedom of speech,[3] uncontrollable corruption,[3] and economic issues including high unemployment,[4] food price inflation,[4] and low minimum wages.[2][4] The primary demands from protest organizers were the end of the Hosni Mubarak regime and the end of emergency law; freedom, justice, a responsive non-military government, and a say in the management of Egypt's resources.[15] Strikes by labour unions added to the pressure on government officials.[16]
There were up to 840[17] deaths reported, and over 6,000 were injured. The capital city of Cairo was described as "a war zone,"[18] and the port city of Suez was the scene of frequent violent clashes. The government imposed a curfew that protesters defied and that the police and military did not enforce. The presence of Egypt's Central Security Forces police, loyal to Mubarak, was gradually replaced by largely restrained military troops. In the absence of police, there was looting by gangs that