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Tunisian man sets himself on fire- sparking the revolution
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First Uprising of Tunisian Revolution
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(Tunisia) President Ben Ali steps down
This was victory for the Tunisian people, as they had accomplished ridding their country of its corrupt leader. -
First Syrian protests begin
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Uprising in Libya begins
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UN Security Council takes measures to protect Lybian civilians
NATO launched airstrikes against Libyan government targets -
Syrian security forces opened fire on peaceful protests
-Four people killed
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Syria ends 48 year long state of emergency
In a small concession to protestors, Syria ended their state of emergency that had eliminated the constitutional rights of citizens; however, little change occurs. -
Libya's dictator, Gaddafi, is captured and killed
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(Libya) Elections were organized for interim parliament