Who caused the Arab Spring?
| Arab Spring | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Africa, Middle East (i.e. MENA or “Arab world”) |
| Caused by | Authoritarianism Monarchy Demographic structural factors 2000s energy crisis Political corruption Human rights violations Unemployment Inflation Kleptocracy Poverty Sectarianism Self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi |
How did social media affect Arab Spring?
Social media played a significant role facilitating communication and interaction among participants of political protests. Protesters used social media to organize demonstrations (both pro- and anti-governmental), disseminate information about their activities, and raise local and global awareness of ongoing events.
When did the Arab spring end?
December 2012
What does the map say about the Arab Spring?
What does the map say about the Arab Spring? It showed the effects of mass protests, resulting in the fall of four governments.
What countries are Arab countries?
What is the Arab World? The Arab World consists of 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Why did the Tunisian Revolution start?
The demonstrations were caused by high unemployment, food inflation, corruption, a lack of political freedoms (such as freedom of speech) and poor living conditions.
Why did the fruit vendor set himself on fire?
Noureddine Adnane, a 27-year-old Moroccan street vendor, set himself on fire in Palermo, Sicily, in protest of the confiscation of his wares and the harassment that was inflicted on him by municipal officials. He died five days later.
What currency is in Tunisia?
Tunisian dinar
Is Tunisia safe?
While much of Tunisia is safe to visit now, including the capital Tunis and much of the north of the country, much of the south and the western border is still considered dangerous for tourist travel, because of terrorism or military operations.
Is Tunisia a poor country?
Tunisia is a country of around 11 million people in North Africa. However, these trends seemed to stall after 2010, and the poverty rate has remained fairly stagnant. Despite the poverty reduction and economic growth, inequality has also increased.