Thousands of protesters defy curfew and march in Tunis, camping outside the government's main office complex and demanding that the Prime Minister and the old guard that served under former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, step down. 2011-01-25
French prosecutors begin an investigation into ousted Tunisian leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s assets in France in the wake of a case filed against him for corruption during his 23-year rule in Tunisia. 2011-01-25
Family members of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who was recently ousted in a popular uprising are reportedly in Canada; Tunisians expatriates express anger over the development and Canadian officials say Ben Ali and his family are not welcome and would act if illegally acquired assets were brought into the country. 2011-01-24
Tunisian police arrest two politicians linked to former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who was recently ousted in a popular uprising. 2011-01-23
Gunfire is heard in the capital Tunis as political leaders attempt to form a new government. 2011-01-16
International media commentators hail events as the "end of an era" and "truly remarkable". 2011-01-14
Prime Minister of Tunisia Mohamed Ghannouchi becomes interim President of Tunisia as Zine El Abidine Ben Ali leaves the country. 2011-01-14
Tunisian troops are deployed for the first time in the capital Tunis. 2011-01-12
2010–2011 Tunisian protests: Hacktivist group Anonymous announces 'Operation Tunisia' in solidarity with protestors, successfully bringing down a number of Tunisian state-run websites. 2011-01-2