The self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old street vendor who had been beaten and humiliated by officials, galvanized tens of thousands of young Tunisians who took to the streets last December to protest the systemic denial of dignity epitomized by Bouazizi’s plight.
Author:
Nicholas Collins, National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
04/20/2011
Resource Type:
Focus Group
Language:
English, Arabic, French
Media Type:
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