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Mohamed Bouaziz lights himself on fire to protest laws forbidding people from selling fruits and vegetables in the street
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Since Mohamed Bouaziz's act, protests have continued throuhgout Tunisia, with casualties reported between 50 and 200 lives lost.
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After several protests, longtime president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali steps down.
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When the long time Prime Minister steps down, the Tunisians view it as a break from the past.
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The acting president announced that elections will be held, probably during the summer.
