Hosni Mubarak

  • 25 Jan 2012

    Crowds fill Cairo’s streets to mark a year since the movement to oust President Hosni Mubarak began. Meanwhile, Egyptian MPs have launched an inquiry into the violent suppression of demonstrations.

  • 25 Jan 2012

    On the first anniversary of protests which swept Egypt and led to the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year presidency, Channel 4 News asks: what has the revolution meant for Egypt?

  • 24 Jan 2012

    As Egypt prepares to mark a year since anti-government protests ended President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule, Channel 4 News looks at the new parliament’s debut appearance.

  • 28 Nov 2011

    Egyptians are taking to the polls to cast their vote in the first election held since protesters in Tahrir Square and across the country ousted Hosni Mubarak in February.

  • 23 Nov 2011

    Further clashes between protesters and military police break out in Cairo, as the UN condemns authorities “clearly excessive” use of forcce against protesters.

  • 22 Nov 2011

    As Egypt’s interim cabinet offers its resignation, activists in Cairo are calling for a million people to march through the streets to force the country’s military leaders to hand over power.

  • 21 Nov 2011

    The Army Council is said to be considering the Egyptian cabinet’s offer of resignation, as reports suggest Egyptian troops have used live ammunition against protesters.

  • 20 Oct 2011

    As the death of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is confirmed, Channel 4 News looks at where this leaves Libya as well as the progress in the rest of the “Arab Spring” nations.

  • 10 Oct 2011

    Egypt’s ruling military have today been criticised for their violent handling of a Coptic Christian protest, as the suspected death toll in Cairo rises to 25.

  • 5 Sep 2011

    Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak has returned to court in Cairo for a third hearing in his trial on charges of corruption after the killing of protesters in the 18-day rebellion that ousted him.

  • 5 Aug 2011

    Channel 4 News talks to an Egyptian blogger as Twitter users attack the Vodafone “Shokran” campaign, reigniting the debate surrounding the actions of mobile phone firms during the Arab Spring.

  • 29 Jun 2011

    Police fire tear gas at demonstrators in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square, leaving more than 1,000 injured, amid demands that trials of former senior officials proceed more swiftly.

  • 3 Jun 2011

    A video suggesting Vodafone inspired the revolution in Egypt is disowned by the phone giant as the firm refuses to talk about its relationship with the advertising agency behind it.

  • 26 May 2011

    G8 leaders are expected to approve a multi-billion dollar aid package to support Tunisia and Egypt, and will discuss issues ranging from the IMF leadership to global internet regulation.

  • 17 May 2011

    Wael Ghonim, the Google executive credited with playing a major role in Egypt’s revolution, tells Channel 4 News he is optimistic about the future and says the revolution cannot be allowed to fail.