Events tagged with "military council"

Historical Events tagged with "military council"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Hosni Mubarak Resigns After Prolonged Protests

February 11th, 2011 14 years ago

The resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak came after 17 days of intense protests that began on January 25, 2011. Millions of Egyptians flooded Tahrir Square in Cairo, calling for reforms and the end of Mubarak's nearly 30-year rule. As demonstrations escalated, pressure mounted on Mubarak from both civilians and military leaders. Ultimately, he stepped down, transferring power to the Supreme Military Council, who promised a transition towards democratic governance.