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Tens of Thousands of Tunisians Protest

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 9, 2013 Tens of thousands of Tunisians poured into the streets of Tunis on Wednesday to demand the resignation of the Islamist-led government after the assassination of a prominent opposition politician. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Second Opposition Leader Killed in Tunisia

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 25, 2013 Assassins shot and killed a Tunisian opposition party leader outside his home Thursday in the second such incident in the birthplace of the Arab Spring since February. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Angry Crowds Keep Tunisia on Edge

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2011 Protests continued into the weekend in Tunisia as huge crowds turned out in Tunis to demand the resignation of the country's interim prime minister, an ally of ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tunisian Revolution Shakes, Inspires Middle East

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 18, 2011 Every state and movement in the Middle East is reading into the events in Tunisia its own anxieties and aspirations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

President Reportedly Flees Tunisia

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2011 The Tunisian government is in upheaval after weeks of violent protests over high unemployment and skyrocketing food prices. Al-Jazeera reported that the prime minister had taken the reins of government after President Ben Ali left the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )