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Iran’s Green Revolution
The Iranian Green Movement was a political movement that arose after the 2009 election in Iran. Twitter and Facebook were used to organize the protests (tools that helped to serve as a source of communication). But protests were smashed and authorities tried to restrict social media. However, the story of Neda made an impact on people and her death was basically all online (digital video). -
Arab Spring: Tunisian Revolution
(Dec. 2010 - Jan. 2011)
The Tunisian Revolution started when Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire late 2010.
Videos were posted online of protesters being brutally beat down by police and acts of self-sacrifice that were inspired by Mohamed Bouazizi. Twitter was used to spread the word throughout the country and a common Twitter hashtag was almost immediately formed. -
Arab Spring: Libyan Revolution
Supporters who were utilizing Facebook to motivate revolution or call for Gaddafi’s resignation were arrested, but Libyan authorities attempted to downplay the situation.
Leader Muammar Gaddafi’s death was captured via cellphone video. -
Ukraine EuroMaidan Protest (Ukrainian Revolution)
Ukrainian citizens used Facebook’s interactive map to organize protests and communicate with one another. Social media in general was their go to stop for information about the protests.
Despite assumptions, not just the millennials and the younger generation were involved with this. Older people and people of every age were involved. -
Revolution in Venezuela
Venezuelan citizens are turning to Instagram/Snapchat stories, live videos on Facebook and Twitter, as well as WhatsApp chat rooms in order to find "real" information on what is happening within the protests. Their T.V. and media are of no help because the government controls that and only shows peaceful, government supporting rallies. Twitter hashtags were also used for both the opposing and supporting sides.
