In most moderate part of Arab world where Arab Spring was born, Tunisia’s first Parliamentary vote ever held on Sunday
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The Arab Spring was the revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests in the Arab world following the banner of one man in Tunisia, began on 17 December 2010 with the Tunisian Revolution. Popular protests took place in many countries including Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen.
Police Turn Violent on Anniversary of Turkey Protest
Clashes in Istanbul resume on anniversary of Turkey protest that has polarized changing nation
Local Vote in Libya’s Capital Reflects Widening Unease
Persistent violence continues to destabilize nationwide despite local vote in Libya’s Tripoli
After 3 Years of Bahrain Protest, Little Progress on Democracy
Anniversary marking 3 years of Bahrain protest marked by street action and police brutality
Egypt’s Jon Stewart is Back! Watchout General Sisi…
Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef is back on air with his highly controversial tv show satirizing politics in post revolution Arab Spring. Egypt’s Jon Stewart is back!
Questioning Legitimacy of Egypt Constitution Vote
Once embattled enemies, Islamists and secular pro-democracy leaders, now find themselves on the same side of the military’s oppression, both being targeted and jailed for their participation in “unsanctioned demonstrations.”
Tunisia Marks 3-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring
Anniversary of Arab Spring commemoration ceremonies mark three tumultuous years since revolution
Tunisia PM Resigns in Momentous Change of Power
First democratic transfer of power from one government to next has begun as Tunisia PM resigns
Long Struggle Ahead for Egyptian Democracy
While militants struggle to poke holes in Egypt’s security, civilians and protesters are looking for ways to remedy the self-inflicted political turmoil they had hoped would only be temporary.
Beneath Tunisia Tumult Lies Promise of Arab Spring
Arab Spring is still alive amid Tunisia tumult where parties have largely succeeded at compromise over violence