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2011-01-7

Demonstrations that toppled his regime

Youths in Tunisia protest for several days over social (job market, purchase power, goods' price) and political grievances. Lawyers go on strike against police repression of protesters.

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

Ali Seriati, the former head of presidential security, is arrested and accused of threatening state security by fomenting violence.
2011-01-16

Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi describes himself as "very pained" by events in the neighbouring country.
2011-01-15

At least 42 people are killed during one fire in the city of Monastir in the central east of the country, the current deadliest single incident of the month-long protests.
2011-01-15

A perceived lack of television coverage of the Tunisian protests by western media is criticized.
2011-01-14

Thousands of people protest across the country demanding the resignation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
2011-01-14

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

Up to 50 people are killed following protests against rising unemployment in Tunisia.
2011-01-11

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2011-01-7

Demonstrations that toppled his regime

Youths in Tunisia protest for several days over social (job market, purchase power, goods' price) and political grievances. Lawyers go on strike against police repression of protesters.

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