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The extent of looting of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo during the 2011 Egyptian protests is worse than previously announced.
2011-02-12

Human Rights Watch claims that government-controlled health services in Egypt have been 'told to downplay protest deaths'.
2011-02-8

Two Molotov cocktails are thrown into the grounds of the Egyptian Museum.
2011-02-2

Head of antiquities Zahi Hawass says ancient artifacts at the famous Egyptian Museum in Cairo are safe from looters but could still be damaged by the potential collapse of NDP headquarters which was gutted by fire yesterday.
2011-01-29

Two mummies housed at the Egyptian Museum are destroyed and statues are broken into pieces, though ordinary citizens unite to prevent further destruction. The vandals are reported to have been convicts who escaped amid the protests.
2011-01-29

The parliament speaker says Egypt has no plans for early elections despite the mass popular demonstrations against the government.
2011-01-29

Viewers across the region and worldwide watch events unfold on Al Jazeera, which maintains an almost continuous live feed despite the Egyptian government's repeated censorship efforts. CNN claims its reporters have been attacked and cameras smashed.
2011-01-29

The same fire threatens the nearby world-famous Egyptian Museum, with concerns expressed for the safety of its contents. A powerful explosion is heard in the area. There are reports that protesters are trying to protect the museum.
2011-01-28

Mubarak orders the army into the streets as buildings and police vehicles burn.
2011-01-28