25January: Protests begin in Egypt

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Thousands of people join protests in several Egyptian cities after an internet campaign.

Clashes break out in Cairo's Tahrir Square between riot police and protesters, who say they are fed up with high levels of poverty, corruption and unemployment. Some protesters say they will not give up until President Mubarak steps down.


28 January: Unrest spreads
 The protests in Egypt continue and gather momentum. President Mubarak declares a curfew in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez and the army is deployed.
The curfew is immediately and widely flouted, and there are further clashes between protesters and police amid growing reports of looting and lawlessness.

After Friday prayers, tens of thousands of people join protests in Cairo and other cities to press the demand that Mr Mubarak step down.

The headquarters of the governing NDP party is set ablaze, while protesters also besiege the state broadcaster and the foreign ministry.

Late on Friday, President Mubarak sacks his cabinet. In a televised address, he says he understands the protesters' grievances but defends the actions of the security forces. At least 26 people are reported to have died since the unrest began.

President Barack Obama calls Mr Mubarak after his speech, telling him he must give meaning to his pledges to provide better economic and democratic opportunities to the Egyptian people.


29 January: Suleiman appointed vice-president
 President Mubarak names intelligence chief Omar Suleiman as his first-ever vice-president and Aviation Minister Ahmed Shafiq is appointed prime minister.

Clashes continue, with at least 74 people reported dead in the last two days.


31 January: Army rules out force
 The army gives heart to the tens of thousands of protesters by saying it recognises the "legitimate rights of the people" and will not use force against them.

Vice-President Omar Suleiman says Mr Mubarak asked him to open dialogue with all political parties on constitutional reform


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