Key Moments in Egypt’s Revolution and Transition

Hundreds of people have died in Egypt since last Wednesday.

Egypt Military Amending Constitution - A panel began amending Egypt’s constitution on Sunday following the army’s overthrowing of President Mohammed Morsi earlier in July. Morsi, who was the country’s first democratically-elected president, was only in power for a year. His supporters continue to be at odds with military power over the ousted president. (Photo by Ed Giles/Getty Images)
Jan. 25–Feb. 11, 2011 - Nationwide protests targeting President Hosni Mubarak’s government erupt, with peaceful demonstrations soon turning violent between pro-Mubarak and anti-Mubarak groups. The president and his supporters try to quell the uprising, killing hundreds in the process. He resigns on Feb. 11, handing over Egypt’s leadership to the military.(Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Nov. 28–Feb. 15, 2012 - Egyptian parliamentary elections are held for several weeks. The Muslim Brotherhood, Salafis, liberals and secular politicians win seats in the lawmaking lower house. This election marks the country’s first open national election since the 1952 upheaval of Egypt’s monarchy. (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer)May 23–24, 2012 - Thirteen candidates are in the running for the first round of voting for Egypt’s new president. Muslim Brotherhood contender Mohamed  Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq are the final candidates standing. (Photo: REUTERS/Files)

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Violence Continues as Egypt Faces New Leadership - Following two years of turmoil and transition, Egypt's army ousted the first democratically elected leader, Mohamed Morsi, for failing to resolve the country's volatile crisis. Supporters of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood have since clashed with the miltary-led internim government and security forces, leading to more than 800 deaths. Keep reading to learn about some key events that define this important moment. —Patrice Peck(Photo by Ed Giles/Getty Images)

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