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2011 Egyptian revolution

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2011 Egyptian revolution

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Also known as 2011–2012 Egyptian revolution, Revolution of 25 January, Thawret 25 yanāyir, Egyptian Revolution of 2011, Egyptian Revolution of Dignity

political upheaval in Egypt, leading to ouster of President Hosni Mubarak

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The 2011 Egyptian revolution was a period of widespread protests and unrest that resulted in the removal of long-serving President Hosni Mubarak from power. It matters because it represented a major shift in Egyptian politics and became a significant moment in the broader wave of uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa during that period.

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Instance of
protest
Country
Egypt
Location
Egypt
Image
Tahrir Square during 8 February 2011.jpg
Number of deaths
1146
Number of injured
6467
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Commons category
Egyptian Revolution of 2011
start time
2011-01-25
end time
2011-02-11
number of arrests
12000
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Lead figures

Omar Suleiman

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