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The Span Of The Spring
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Mohamed Bouazizi sets fire to self
Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire after officials in his town stopped him from selling food without permission. This started a chain of protests around Tunisia about jobs in the town, which has an agriculture-based economy in one of the poorest regions of the country. -
Ben Ali sacks His Internal Minister
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Ben Ali steps down and runs away from Tunisia because of the riots.
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All ministers quit Ben Ali's party
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Mohammed Ghannouchi resigns as prime minister
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Ben Ali's party RCD totally dissolved
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Thirteen people are chosen to serve on a group overseeing the election
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Ben Ali and Wife charged for War Crimes
Ben Ali and his wife are sentenced to 35 years in prison for theft and unlawful possession of cash, jewlery, along with war crimes. -
Original Election Date. Election then rescheduled to october 23'd.
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Registration begins for political parties to put in their canidantes
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Campaigning for the election begins.
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4.4 million voters go to vote on eleciton day
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Elections end, Moncef Marzouki, new president takes office
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Ali Laarayedh, new prime minister takes office.
