December 17

The First Arab Spring Starts Dec 17

The First Arab Spring Starts

The Arab Spring began in Tunisia on December 17, 2010, ignited by Mohamed Bouazizi's protest through self-immolation, leading to widespread uprisings and the toppling of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.


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