- Protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's regime began on January 25, 2011 due to issues of police brutality, corruption, lack of political freedom, and poor economic opportunities. - Demonstrations grew significantly and spread to other cities as protesters called for Mubarak's resignation and a new government that respects civil liberties and serves the Egyptian people. - Mubarak's 30-year rule had seen a continuous state of emergency, suppression of political dissent, and torture by security forces, fueling public anger despite Western support for his regime.