Tunisia issues an international arrest warrant for former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and members of his family who fled the country earlier this month following demonstrations that toppled his regime. 2011-01-26
U.S. envoy Jeffrey Feltman expresses his hope that the "example" of the ongoing Tunisian uprising can bring reform to other parts of region, despite U.S. backing for the deposed Zine El Abidine Ben Ali regime. 2011-01-25
2010β2011 Tunisian protests: Anti-government demonstrations continue to take place as a new cabinet is named. 2011-01-17
Gunfire is heard in the capital Tunis as political leaders attempt to form a new government. 2011-01-16
Jordanians echo events in Tunisia by staging their own protests against soaring food prices. 2011-01-15
Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi describes himself as "very pained" by events in the neighbouring country. 2011-01-15
Lawyers suggest Mohammed Ghannouchi's taking on of presidential powers goes against the Constitution of Tunisia. 2011-01-14
Tunisia's Interior Minister Rafik Belhaj Kacem is sacked by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who also orders the release of most people detained during recent unrest. 2011-01-12
2010β2011 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