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Muhammad Bouazizi sparks a revolution
Muhammad Bouazizi set himself on fire, in protest, when a municipal official and her aides confiscated his wares and brutally harrassed and humiliated him causing the start of the Tunisian Revolution and the beginning of the Arab Spring. I chose this event because this is what caused the revoltions and the Arab Spring to begin. -
The Uprising
In an intensive campaign of civil resistance, street demonstrations took place in Tunisia precipitated by high unemployment, inflation, corruption, lack of freedom of speech and other political freedoms. A state of emergency was declared after Ben Ali's departure, and a new government was created: The Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD). I chose this event because this is when the people actually started speaking out and promoting their beliefs in wanting a fair share in life. -
The End of Ben Ali
The protests led to the Departure of Tunisia's dictator Zaine El- Abidine Bin after fleeing to Saudi Arabia , ending 23 years in power. I chose this event because this is when the people of Tunisia began to believe that there may be hope. -
Protests Against the Governement
More protest took place daily after the new government (RCD) was created. The people of Tunisia did not want the RCD and began rioting on the streets trying to get rid of the new democracy. The day that the new cabinet was announced with demands that no former allies of Ben Ali should remain in the government, tension and uncertainty grip Tunisia as military forces attempt to restore order. I chose this event because this was when choas broke out against the government. -
Outbreak in Tunisia
The assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Feb. 6 plunged Tunisia into its worst political crisis in the two years since a revolt toppled President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and inspired Arabs elsewhere to rebel against autocratic rulers. I chose this event because it caused the largest outbreak in two years -
New President in Power
A doctor and human rights campaigner, Mr Marzouki was jailed in 1994 after challenging Ben Ali in a presidential election. Veteran dissident Moncef Marzouki was installed as president in December 2011, a few months after the popular protests which forced autocratic leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali from power and which inspired the Arab Spring uprisings across the region. I chose this event because this is a new start for Tunisia. -
life in Prison
Former president Ben Ali was sentenced to life in prison after killing hundreds of people in prostest during the 2011 revolution. I chose this event because this is when Ben Ali was officially put away forever. -
Assassinantion of a Politician
Tunisian opposition party leader Mohamed Brahmi has been shot dead in the capital, Tunis, in the country's second political killing this year. The assassination of Mohammed Brahmi prompts mass demonstrations, a general strike and calls for the Government to resign. Mohamed Brahmi's daughter, Belkis, was joined by angry protesters outside the hospital where the politician died. I chose this even because it is showing us that the killing, no matter who is killed, will not come to an end.
