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
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
Tunisian officials negotiate the formation of a supervisory council to oversee the country's interim government, in an effort to appease protesters angry at the continued presence in the cabinet of holdovers linked to deposed President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’sregime. 2011-01-24
Albania's prime minister Sali Berisha vows there will be no Tunisia-style uprising in his country after three people are killed for protesting against the government's rule. 2011-01-22
Gunfire is heard in the capital Tunis as political leaders attempt to form a new government. 2011-01-16
Tunisian communities across Canada rally in support of the uprising that ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali yesterday. 2011-01-15
Former President of Tunisia Zine El Abidine Ben Ali flees with his family to Saudi Arabia, after being rejected by France. 2011-01-15
Jordanians echo events in Tunisia by staging their own protests against soaring food prices. 2011-01-15
Lawyers suggest Mohammed Ghannouchi's taking on of presidential powers goes against the Constitution of Tunisia. 2011-01-14
International media commentators hail events as the "end of an era" and "truly remarkable". 2011-01-14