Massive demonstrations continued after January 25th as the Egyptian Revolution was in full effect. In an attempt to quell the protests, the Egyptian government implemented a massive internet and mobile services shutdown on January 28th. This was a response to the dozens of Facebook groups and events that were created as well as the thousands of tweets concerning the protests. However, this had a very small impact on the overall course events, and was seen as a measure that was taken much too late.
January 25th Protests in Egypt
Hundreds of thousands of protestors filed in the streets on the ‘Friday of Anger’ protests after Friday prayers
on January 28th. In an attempt to terrorize protestors, then-Minister of Interior Habib El Adly allegedly ordered prisons to be emptied, allowing the prisoners to escape onto the streets. The military was soon deployed, sparking fear of violent eruptions. Hosni Mubarak then addressed the protestors, promising to form a new government. This move was not enough, and protests continued. On January 29th, the military was allegedly given orders to fire live ammunition at the protestors, but they refused.
Friday of Anger protests on January 28th
On February 1st, Mubarak made another televised statement, pledging to not run for another term as president and promising political reforms. He claimed that he would stay in office to oversee the transition towards a peaceful government. It was not until 10 days later, after considerable pressure from the Egyptian people, that Mubarak finally stepped down. At 6:00 local ti me, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced Mubarak’s resignation. The Supreme Council of Egyptian Armed Forces was delegated leadership.
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