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From what I was reading, in 1981, he basically declared himself in charge of the country. Since that time, apparently no positive changes have been made in regards to various freedoms and the status of their economy. Egypt had experienced some economic progress in the last 10 years, but it has only widened the gap between the 'haves' and 'have nots'. Apparently the country is packed to the gill with 30 somethings that was change and jobs, etc. So, in a way, the revolting party had to grow up first. Seeing the unrest in the rest of the area was the catalyst to get the folks going.