(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As you probably already know, Egypt is in a state of chaos due to the regime of Hosni Mubarak, the man who's ruled Egypt with an iron fist since 1981.

Timeline of Events:
Jan 4, 2011 - Bouazizi dies of his burns. Huge funeral adds momentum to protests against unemployment and repression.

Jan 14 - After days of clashes in which dozens are killed, and having made empty promises of reforms and elections, Tunisia's President Zine al-Abidine Ben Al flees to Saudi Arabia.

Jan 25 - Thousands of Egyptians demand an end to President Hosni Mubarak's rule and clash with police in a "Day of Wrath" inspired by Ben Ali's downfall.

Jan 26 - In unprecedented scenes, police fight with thousands of Egyptians who defy a
government ban to protest against Mubarak's rule.

Jan 27 - Mohamed ElBaradei, reform campaigner and former head of the IAEA, arrives in Cairo.

Jan 28 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 1,000 hurt in clashes throughout Egypt. Mubarak extends a curfew to all cities.
-- Mubarak orders troops and tanks into cities overnight to quell demonstrations. Thousands cheer at the news of the intervention of the army, which is seen as neutral, unlike the police who are regularly deployed to stifle dissent.

Jan 29 - Mubarak sacks his cabinet but refuses to step down. Protesters stream back into Cairo's central Tahrir Square in the early hours after Mubarak's announcement.
-- Mubarak names intelligence chief Omar Suleiman as vice-president.
-- Thousands of protesters roam the streets after a curfew starts. Egyptians form vigilante groups to guard property against looters.

Jan 31 - The army says it will not use force against Egyptians staging protests. It says freedom of expression is guaranteed to all citizens using peaceful means.
-- Egypt swears in a new government. Suleiman says Mubarak has asked him to start dialogue with all political forces.
-- Thousands in Tahrir Square hours after curfew, in a good-natured gathering, call for the president to quit.

Feb 1 - Mubarak declares he will surrender power when his term ends in September, offering a mixture of concessions and defiance in a televised statement.
-- Around 1 million Egyptians protest throughout the country for Mubarak to step down immediately.

Feb 2 - The army calls for protesters to leave the streets and curfew hours are eased.
-- Troops make no attempt to intervene as violence breaks out between pro- and anti-Mubarak groups in Tahrir Square.
-- The government rejects US and European calls for political transition to start immediately.

Feb 3 - Gunmen fire on anti-government protesters in Cairo, where about 10 are killed and more than 830 injured in fighting. The UN estimates that 300 people have died in the unrest.

Feb 4 - Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to again press for an end to Mubarak's rule in a "Day of Departure".

Feb 5 - Gamal Mubarak, son of the president, resigns from the leadership of Egypt's ruling party.

Feb 6 - Opposition groups, including the banned Muslim Brotherhood, hold talks with the government, chaired by the vice-president. They say a core demand for the removal of Mubarak is not met. The sides agree to draft a road map for talks and a committee is set up to study constitutional issues.
-- Banks re-open after a week-long closure.
-- Thousands gather in Tahrir Square joining noon prayers to honour "martyrs" killed in the bloodshed.

Feb 7 - MENA reports Mubarak has set up two committees to draw up changes to the constitution.
-- The stock market remains closed, to reopen on Feb 13.
-- Opposition figures report little progress in talks with the government.

Feb 8 - Egyptians stage one of their biggest protests.
-- Vice President Suleiman says Egypt has a timetable for the peaceful transfer of power. He promises no reprisals against the protesters.

Feb 9 - Four people are killed and several wounded in clashes between security forces and about 3,000 protesters in the western province of New Valley, south of Cairo.
-- Pro-democracy protesters consolidate a new encampment around Cairo's parliament building as Tahrir Square remains crowded. Protesters say organisers are working on plans to move on to the state radio and television building on Feb 11.

Feb 10 - On the 17th day of protests against his rule, Mubarak says Egypt is heading "day after day" to a peaceful transfer of power and he was committed to protect the constitution until that happens.

He hands powers to his vice-president but spurned protesters' demands that he quit office immediately. He also expressed regret over protesters' deaths.

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Reasons to side with Pro or Anti...

Pro:
-Mubarak brings stability to the region
-Mubarak is friendly to Israel & the United States
-Mubarak states he'll peacefully leave Egypt in September

Anti:
-Promote healthcare reform
-Promote an answer to widespread unemployment
-Promote democracy & end tyranny

I don't care. I don't understand why you all care. When I think of Egypt, I think Pyramids, Pharaohs, sand and the Nile. I will still continue to think the same things. Egypt has never bothered me before, when the ruler was ruling with his "Iron First", nor will I be interested in it any more he isn't. I don't understand why a revolution makes you just realise how much of a dick their ruler was, when he has been like that for 30 years. Britain should think about helping Britain at the moment. Before long, I could see a revolution happening here with Cameron cutting everything other than his own wage. No one likes him. I bet the people who voted for him don't like him any more. He's a dick and should take note of what Egypt has done because he still has 3 years left.

Bottom line, Egypt can revolt all they want. I don't give a damn.

Most of the numpties who voted for Cameron voted for him because he wasn't Gordon Brown. They though we needed a change. That's all good an well until you jump out of the frying pan and into the fire. It's well known that the Tories just look out for themselves and their rich friends. Anyone who works hard and scrapes together a living is hit really hard.

He's something about the point that you need to look after yourselves first... [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D0cuHcXysc[/ame]

damn nice summary about all the disasters

Seriously i don't give shit about Egypt.

Pretty sad that people here just don't care about people around the world living under dictatorship and tyranny, support free people around the world! Remember, not everyone has it as good as Americans, or British.

The reason there is so much worry over him leaving is he (Being as harsh a ruler as he has) has controlled all of the factions. There are many powerful and hateful factions in Egypt waiting to take power including the Muslim Brotherhood.

I think that people are concerned as other countries like Egypt may get the same idea and try to oust their leaders from power.

I've read about the Muslim Brotherhood and they're a peaceful organization, though they don't believe in the separation of church and state. Big reason to not support their cause.

Happening in Algeria & Yemen as we speak.

I think that the events that happened in Egypt were well needed because a ruler should care for the people like unemployment rates and healthcare. If I was in Egypt I would be on the Anti side because the people support the government through taxes and such meaning that the people are important.

Hopefully the other protests that are outbreaking right now do not end with deaths like in Egypt! But i say good luck to all those who are trying to overthrow the government to initiate reforms.