A look at the ongoing protests in Egypt.

1. How did the unrest begin?

The protests began Jan. 25, the “Day of Anger,” largely because of the public’s anger over the government of President Hosni Mubarak, who has held power in Egypt for 30 years. Protesters wanted a democratic government and say Mubarak’s government – including the police force - is corrupt. Economic factors also played a role in the unrest, as well as did the recent successful uprising in Tunisia.

2. Where were the protests taking place?

Protests happened all over the country, with the main spots being Suez, Alexandria and Cairo, the Egyptian capital.

3. Was this a violent uprising?

The protests were largely peaceful, though there were several hundred deaths reported.

4. What role did social media have in this?

The first protests in Cairo were aided by a Facebook page set up in honor of a Tunisian man who killed himself in protest of the government, and social media outlets like Twitter and YouTube helped spread the word. The consensus among experts is that social media helped ignite the protests, but word of mouth perhaps playeded a larger role. Mubarak’s government recognized the role of social media and turned off Internet and mobile phone access early on during protests.

5. What’s next?

On Feb. 11, Mubarak finally agreed to step down after initially only conceding that he wouldn't run for re-election in September. The Egyptian vice president, Omar Suleiman, said after Mubarak's resignation that the armed forces will run the country.