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The Egyptian Revolution of 2011 began in Egypt on 25 January 2011, with a series of street demonstrations, marches, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent clashes in Cairo, Alexandria, and throughout Egypt, following similar events in Tunisia and as part of a longer-term campaign of civil resistance .
Millions of protesters from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and religions demanded the overthrow of the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, along with an end to corruption and police repression, and democratic reforms of the political system . On 11 February, Mubarak resigned from office as a result of determined popular protest .
Grievances of Egyptian protesters have focused on legal and political issues including police brutality, state of emergency laws, lack of free elections and freedom of speech, and uncontrollable corruption, as well as economic issues including high unemployment, food price inflation, and low minimum wages. The primary demands from protest organizers are the end of the Hosni Mubarak regime, the end of Emergency Law (martial law), freedom, justice, a responsive non-military government, and management of Egypt's resources. Labour unions were said to play an integral part in the protests .
As of 16 February, at least 365 deaths had been reported, and those injured number in the thousands. The capital city of Cairo was described as "a war zone," and the port city of Suez has been the scene of frequent violent clashes. The government imposed a curfew that protesters defied and that the police and military did not enforce. The presence of Egypt's Central Security Forces police, loyal to Mubarak, was gradually replaced by largely restrained military troops. In the absence of police, there was looting by gangs that opposition sources said were instigated by plainclothes police officers. In response, civilians self-organised watch groups to protect neighbourhoods .
International response to the protests was initially mixed, though most have called for some sort of peaceful protests on both sides and moves toward reform. Mostly Western governments also expressed concern for the situation. Many governments issued travel advisories and began making attempts at evacuating their citizens from the country. The Egyptian Revolution, along with Tunisian events, has influenced demonstrations in other Arab countries including Yemen, Bahrain, Jordan and Libya.
Mubarak dissolved his government and appointed military figure and former head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Omar Suleiman as Vice-President in an attempt to quell dissent. Mubarak asked aviation minister and former chief of Egypt's Air Force, Ahmed Shafik, to form a new government. Mohamed ElBaradei became a major figure of the opposition, with all major opposition groups supporting his role as a negotiator for some form of transitional unity government. In response to mounting pressure Mubarak announced he would not seek re-election in September .
On 11 February, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced that Mubarak would be stepping down as president and turning power over to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. The junta, headed by effective head of state Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, announced on 13 February that the constitution would be suspended, both houses of parliament dissolved, and that the military would rule for six months until elections could be held. The prior cabinet, including Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik, would continue to serve as a caretaker government until a new one is formed .
On 11 February, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced that Mubarak would be stepping down as president and turning power over to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. The junta, headed by effective head of state Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, announced on 13 February that the constitution would be suspended, both houses of parliament dissolved, and that the military would rule for six months until elections could be held. The prior cabinet, including Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik, would continue to serve as a caretaker government until a new one is formed .
The Egyptian military did a good job not killing civilians. The Egyptian military looks good and very discipline. I didn't know they still had M-60's. When are they going to replace the M-60? The M-1's makes the Egyptian Army up to date. Need to replace the M-60's. There is not so much you said about the Egyptian Army they perform professional and let the protester march. Need to watch out for the next 6 months and see what the army do. It's not over yet things can change and the military can take over for good. This is just my opinion. So watch very close to development and action of the Surpreme Council of the Armed Forces
The Egyptian military did a good job not killing civilians. The Egyptian military looks good and very discipline. I didn't know they still had M-60's. When are they going to replace the M-60? The M-1's makes the Egyptian Army up to date. Need to replace the M-60's. There is not so much you said about the Egyptian Army they perform professional and let the protester march. Need to watch out for the next 6 months and see what the army do. It's not over yet things can change and the military can take over for good. This is just my opinion. So watch very close to development and action of the Surpreme Council of the Armed Forces
The Egyptian Army played - and still do - a great role to make this revolution succeed .. and we're waitin whats goin 2 hapen after 6 months ...
About M-60 , there is no plan to replace right now .. we hope to upgrade it 2 mini-Abrams .. we're talking about 2160 M-60 a3 ..
>> 1005 M1A1/A2 (co-production) + 1000s T-55 , T-62 (upgraded) + ** T-80 ..
Egyptian Army - Revolution 2011
