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Tunisia
Chronology 2010-11
The Arab Spring was launched in Sidi Bouzid, a remote Tunisian town. On Dec. 17, 2010, Mohammed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old street vendor who supported a family of eight by selling fruit from a cart, set himself on fire in front of the provincial governor’s office in response to confiscation of his cart and harassment by municipal officials. Bouazizi’s action sparked the first Arab protests in Sidi Bouzid. But unrest spread quickly across the country. Police reportedly killed 300 protesters between December and early January. President Zine al Abidine Ben Ali’s pledges of reforms did little to quiet the discontent.
On January 14, Ben Ali fled with his family to Saudi Arabia, leaving Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi in charge. From January to October 2011, the interim government moved towards reform, recognized new political parties and disbanded Ben Ali’s party. But protests demanding further reform continued sporadically. On October 23, Ennahda, a • Articles early this month on Tunisia: An Opportunity, US backs Tunisia’s efforts to improve investment appeal, and Tunisia-United States: The Declaration of Love described the Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference that took place in Gammarth on March 5. Organized bygd the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Tunisia in collaboration with the US Department of State and the North Africa Partnership for Economic Opportunity (PNB-NAPEO) of the Aspen Institute, the conference focused on «investment trends in the region and the partnership potential for investors to grow and expand into the regional markets, leveraging technology to support regional entrepreneurs and businesses, and educational exchange.» An impressive cast of characters animated the event, including former and current government officials, CEOs and entrepreneurs. Representing Tunisian ministries were Prime Minister Habib Essid, • The Arab Spring was launched in Sidi Bouzid, a remote Tunisian town. On Dec. 17, 2010, a government inspector demanded a bribe from Mohammed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old street vendor who supported a mother, uncle and five siblings by selling fruit from a cart. When Bouazizi refused to pay, the inspector confiscated his produce and equipment. Bouazizi sought aid at government offices. After he was rebuffed, he covered his body with paint thinner and set himself on fire in front of the provincial governor’s office. Bouazizi’s action sparked the first Arab protests, first in Sidi Bouzid but unrest spread quickly across the country. Police reportedly killed 300 protesters between December and early January. President Zine al Abidine Ben Ali’s pledges of reforms did little to quiet the discontent. On January 14, Ben Ali fled with his family to Saudi Arabia, leaving Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi in charge. From January to October 2011, the interim government moved t
Tunisia-U.S. Agreements
Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference, March 2015Chronology: Tunisia