It's no surprise that social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter are popular worldwide. But who would have guessed they could cause a revolution and ultimately lead to the downfall of a president?
Well, just that happened in Egypt! Facebook groups promoting the early protests in Cairo gained popularity among hundreds of thousands of people. Facebook and Twitter were ultimately blocked by the government, but those experiencing the action found ways around this.
Journalists in Egypt posted as often as they could as the protests unfolded. The world watched, 140 characters at a time, as the protests turned violent.
Just over two weeks after the protests began, President Mubarak stepped down. Social media played a huge role in these events in Egypt, which shows just how powerful our words on Facebook can be.
Remember: every little character counts!
Here's a video that was posted on YouTube as the violent protests took place:
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