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The humanism in the Tunisian revolution and its impact upon the Arab countries’ consciousness

By Pr. Abdeljalil Temimi
23-01-2015
The humanism in the Tunisian revolution and its impact upon the Arab countries’ consciousness

The popular uprising in Tunisia that protested against corruption, poverty, and political repression is considered as a unique event in the history of the Arab world. This uprising, known as the Jasmine Revolution and which forced Pres. Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to step down in January 2011 inspired a wave of similar protests throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Days after Bouazizi's shocking act of self-immolation, street protests erupted and spread like wildfire throughout Tunisia. Thousands and thousands of unarmed young people inspired by Bouazizi's courage and desperation had taken to the streets, where they were met by police equipped with tear gas and weapons. The dictatorship collapsed within less than four weeks. The uprising was actually spontaneous. It was neither ideological nor political. It is looked upon as being the first revolution in the beginning of the 21rst century, triggered by social media and Internet. In his lecture, entitled the humanism in the Tunisian revolution and its impact upon the Arab countries’ consciousness Pr. Abdeljalil Temimi shed light on the importance of the Tunisian revolution on the future Arab generation.

  
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