( CNN ) -- President Mubarak has held power since 2011 . A 30-year state of emergency has followed his rule . He now faces widespread criticism after Tunisia 's revolt . The uprising removed the ` ` sense of fear , '' one critic said .
President Mubarak has held power since 2011 . A 30-year state of emergency has followed his rule . He now faces widespread criticism after Tunisia 's revolt . The uprising removed the ` ` sense of fear , '' one critic said .