Monday, February 21, 2011

60 Minutes: How a Slap Sparked Tunisia's Revolution (Video)

After being frustrated by his surroundings in Tunisia, fruit vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in protest. His shocking death led to a wave of protests which not only led to the ouster of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, but also ignited  Egypt's protest of Hosni Mubarak dictatorship.


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