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Tunisia is under French rule
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Tunisian Jews are affected by the Holocaust
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Independence Day
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Poverty Established- income per capita < $200. 80%+ is illiterate
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Violent protests continue, more deaths
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Ben Ali becomes evil dictator
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official and citizens convicted of plotting terrorist attacks
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Mohamed Bouazizi burns himself after police take the fruits and vegetables he sold without a permit
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high schools and universities are shut down to stop deadly riots over joblessness and poor prospects for youth
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high schools and universities are shut down to stop deadly riots over joblessness and poor prospects for youth
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Pres. Ben Ali flees, govt topples
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1st truly free elections aince 1956