Sources: Reuters
Labour unions involving thousands of workers go on a nationwide strike, boosting the pro-democracy demonstrations occurring across the country. 2011-02-9
The Vice President of Egypt Omar Suleiman promises that the government will not pursue protesters. 2011-02-8
Clashes occur in Cairo and Alexandria between supporters and opponents of President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak with one person dead and 700 injured. 2011-02-2
Mohamed ElBaradei, an emerging leader of anti-regime protests, and other protesters say that Mubarak must leave Egypt by Friday at the latest to avoid further bloodshed and turmoil. 2011-02-2
Mubarak selects Ahmed Shafiq, a former air force commander and aviation minister, as his new prime minister, preserving the top three political jobs for men with military links. 2011-01-29
Thousands of people gather in front of the United Nations in New York City to support the anti-government protests. 2011-01-29
A curfew is extended from 16:00 until 8:00 Egyptian time according to state television. 2011-01-29
President Mubarak calls on the government to resign, but gives no indication that he will stand down. 2011-01-28
EgyptAir suspends its departures from Cairo for 12 hours, beginning at 9 pm, as a government-imposed curfew on the people of Egypt comes into effect. 2011-01-28