Protests against Mubarak and his regime erupted in Cairo and other Egyptian cities in January 2011.
On 1 February, Mubarak announced he would not contest the presidential election due in September.
He also promised constitutional reform.
This did not satisfy most protesters, who expected Mubarak to depart immediately.
The demonstrations continued and on 2 February, violent clashes occurred between pro-Mubarak and anti-Mubarak protesters.

On 10 February, contrary to rumours, Mubarak said he would not resign until the September election, though he would be delegating responsibilities to Vice President Omar Suleiman.
The next day, Suleiman announced that Mubarak had resigned.
The announcement sparked cheers, flag-waving, and celebrations from protesters in Egypt.
Discussions about the nation's future direction began.
It had been suggested that Egypt be put in the hands of a caretaker government.
Protests against Mubarak and his regime erupted in Cairo and other Egyptian cities in January 2011. On 1 February, Mubarak announced he would not contest the presidential election due in September. He also promised constitutional reform. This did not satisfy most protesters, who expected Mubarak to depart immediately. The demonstrations continued and on 2 February, violent clashes occurred between pro-Mubarak and anti-Mubarak protesters.
On 10 February, contrary to rumours, Mubarak said he would not resign until the September election, though he would be delegating responsibilities to Vice President Omar Suleiman. The next day, Suleiman announced that Mubarak had resigned. The announcement sparked cheers, flag-waving, and celebrations from protesters in Egypt. Discussions about the nation's future direction began. It had been suggested that Egypt be put in the hands of a caretaker government.
Hosni Mubarak