What happened in the Tunisian revolution?
The Tunisian Revolution, also called the Jasmine Revolution, was an intensive 28-day campaign of civil resistance. It included a series of street demonstrations which took place in Tunisia, and led to the ousting of longtime president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011.
When was the Tunisian revolution?
December 18, 2010
Tunisian Revolution/Start dates
Where was the Pearl Revolution?
Protesters in Manama camped for days at the Pearl Roundabout, which became the centre of the protests. After a month, the government of Bahrain requested troops and police aid from the Gulf Cooperation Council. On 14 March, 1,000 troops from Saudi Arabia and 500 troops from UAE entered Bahrain and crushed the uprising.
When did Ben Ali step down?
Ben Ali was the penultimate surviving leader deposed in the Arab Spring who was survived by Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak, the latter dying in February 2020. On 14 January 2011, following a month of protests against his rule, he was forced to flee to Saudi Arabia along with his wife Leïla Ben Ali and their three children.
Which language does Tunisia speak?
Arabic
Tunisia/Official languages
Why did Mohamed Bouazizi commit suicide?
His self-immolation was in response to the confiscation of his wares and the harassment and humiliation inflicted on him by a municipal official and her aides. The protests included several men who emulated Bouazizi’s act of self-immolation, in an attempt to bring an end to their own autocratic governments.
Who started the Arab Spring?
Violence against Sahrawis in the aftermath of the protests was cited as a reason for renewed protests months later, after the start of the Arab Spring. The catalyst for the escalation of protests was the self-immolation of Tunisian Mohamed Bouazizi.
How was Bahrain formed?
After World War II, Bahrain became the centre for British administration of the lower Persian Gulf. The country subsequently became independent from the United Kingdom, declaring independence on 15 August 1971, and becoming formally independent as the State of Bahrain on 16 December 1971.
How many kids does Ben Ali have?
| Zine El Abidine Ben Ali | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Naïma Kefi ( m. 1964; div. 1988) Leila Trabelsi ( m. 1992; his death 2019) |
| Children | Ghazoua Ben Ali (b. 1963) Dorsaf Ben Ali (b. 1965) Cyrine Ben Ali (b. 1971) Nesrine Ben Ali (b. 1987) Halima Ben Ali (b. 1992) Mohamed Zine El Abidine Ben Ali (b. 2005) |
Who was Mohamed Bouazizi in the Tunisian Revolution?
Twenty-six-year-old Mohamed Bouazizi had been the sole income earner in his extended family of eight. He operated a vegetable or apple cart (the contents of the cart are disputed) for seven years in Sidi Bouzid, 300 kilometres (190 miles) south of Tunis.
What was the cause of the revolution in Tunisia?
The protests constituted the most dramatic wave of social and political unrest in Tunisia in three decades and resulted in scores of deaths and injuries, most of which were the result of action by police and security forces. The protests were sparked by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi on 17 December 2010.
How old was Mohamed Bouazizi when he was born?
Mohamed Bouazizi, who was known locally as “Basboosa”, was born in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on 29 March 1984.
Why was the main square in Tunis named after Mohamed Bouazizi?
Following the resignation of Ben Ali, Bouazizi was celebrated as a hero of the Tunisian pro-democracy movement. In February 2011 the main square in Tunis was renamed after Bouazizi. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Zeidan, Assistant Editor.