Egyptian authorities extend the curfew hours they are imposing on the people of Egypt. The government threatens to open fire on any person who disobeys its rule.

The Vice President of Egypt Omar Suleiman promises that the government will not pursue protesters.
2011-02-8

The protests continue in Egypt for a fifteenth day, hours after a detained Google executive is released with the crowds the biggest yet.
2011-02-8

Mohammed al-Beltagi, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood, tells Al Jazeera that the movement has no ambitions to run for the Egyptian presidency.
2011-02-4

The chiefs of the European Union condemn the violence and a statement is jointly issued by Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
2011-02-4

Anti-government protestors continue to protest against the Mubarak regime for a tenth day.
2011-02-3

At least two million people gather in Tahrir Square in the biggest demonstration since the popular revolution against the Mubarak regime began.
2011-02-1

Omar Suleiman is sworn in as Vice President of Egypt, the first person to hold the office under President Hosni Mubarak, who has reigned for 30 years.
2011-01-29

The protests continue as Egyptian Army tanks surround Cairo's Tahrir Square.
2011-01-29

Police target protesters in Cairo with tear gas and water cannon, while tear gas is used on protesters in Alexandria.
2011-01-28

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Egyptian authorities extend the curfew hours they are imposing on the people of Egypt. The government threatens to open fire on any person who disobeys its rule.

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