On January 21, 2011, revolts and popular unrest started across Egypt in opposition to the president for life Hosni Mubarak and his oppressive government. As the opposition grew, the world’s press became fascinated in the way the revolution started with social networking and spread across the country. Leftists around the world also became fascinated, as revolution tends to appeal to their love of the powerless rising up to defeat the powerful.

By April, the revolution was over; Mubarak had resigned on February 11th and the military had set up a ruling council to restore order.  Demonstrations still take place trying to pressure the military government to ensure liberty and democracy, but the revolution had succeeded.