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Egypt Revolution: 18 days of people power

Country marks five years since the start of demonstrations that led to the downfall of long-time ruler Hosni Mubarak.

A crowd of demonstrators walks through Cairo on January 25, 2011, to demand the end of President Hosni Mubarak's nearly 30 years in power. [AP]
A crowd of demonstrators walks through Cairo on January 25, 2011, to demand the end of President Hosni Mubarak's nearly 30 years in power. [AP]
25 Jan 2016
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The 2011 revolution in Egypt started with marches, demonstrations and civil resistance on January 25.

Protesters were inspired by the successful uprising in Tunisia, where demonstrators succeeded in bringing down the government.

People came on to the streets demanding the overthrow of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. They complained of poverty, unemployment, corruption and autocratic governance of the president who had ruled the country for 30 years.

Demonstrators included Islamic, liberal, anti-capitalist, nationalist and feminist elements.


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Violent clashes between security forces and protesters resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people and thousands more were injured. 

After 18 days of protest, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced on February 11 that Mubarak would resign as president, handing over power to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.

The announcement sparked jubilation on the streets and sent a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond.

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in the port city of Suez, 134km east of Cairo, on January 27.  [Mohamed Abd El-Ghany/Reuters]
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in the port city of Suez, 134km east of Cairo, on January 27. [Mohamed Abd El-Ghany/Reuters]
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A protester stands in front of a burning barricade during a demonstration in Cairo on January 28. [Goran Tomasevic/Reuters]
A protester stands in front of a burning barricade during a demonstration in Cairo on January 28. [Goran Tomasevic/Reuters]
A protester shouts in front of anti-riot police who block a bridge in Cairo on January 28. [Ahmed Ali/AP]
A protester shouts in front of anti-riot police who block a bridge in Cairo on January 28. [Ahmed Ali/AP]
A protester holds an Egyptian flag as police use water cannon during clashes in Cairo on January 28. [Yannis Behrakis/Reuters]
A protester holds an Egyptian flag as police use water cannon during clashes in Cairo on January 28. [Yannis Behrakis/Reuters]
A protester displays a tear gas canister during clashes in Cairo. [Yannis Behrakis/Reuters]
A protester displays a tear gas canister during clashes in Cairo. [Yannis Behrakis/Reuters]
A protester looks at a burned Egyptian Army armoured vehicle in downtown Cairo on January 28.  [Goran Tomasevic/Reuters]
A protester looks at a burned Egyptian Army armoured vehicle in downtown Cairo on January 28. [Goran Tomasevic/Reuters]
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Protesters clash with riot police in Cairo on [Ben Curtis/AP]
Protesters clash with riot police in Cairo on [Ben Curtis/AP]
Protests turned violent in Suez on January 28. [AP]
Protests turned violent in Suez on January 28. [AP]
People pray in front of army tanks in Tahrir Square on January 30. [Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images]
People pray in front of army tanks in Tahrir Square on January 30. [Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images]
Protesters gather in Tahrir Square on February 1. [Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images]
Protesters gather in Tahrir Square on February 1. [Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images]
Egyptians climb on to tanks after hearing the news of the resignation of Hosni Mubarak on February 11. [John Moore/Getty Images]
Egyptians climb on to tanks after hearing the news of the resignation of Hosni Mubarak on February 11. [John Moore/Getty Images]
Protesters celebrate in Tahrir Square after the announcement of Mubarak's resignation. [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]
Protesters celebrate in Tahrir Square after the announcement of Mubarak's resignation. [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]
A woman waves an Egyptian flag from a balcony as tens of thousands gather in Tahrir Square on February 18. [Khaled Elfiqi/EPA]
A woman waves an Egyptian flag from a balcony as tens of thousands gather in Tahrir Square on February 18. [Khaled Elfiqi/EPA]
A girl attends Friday prayers in front of an army tank in Tahrir Square on February 18. [Suhaib Salem/Reuters]
A girl attends Friday prayers in front of an army tank in Tahrir Square on February 18. [Suhaib Salem/Reuters]

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