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Arts, Culture & Media
Sudan Referendum Sets Stage for Diaspora to Return Home
The Takeaway
February 08, 2011
It seems certain that on July 9 of this year, Africa – and the world – will see the birth of a new nation. Kuek Garang and Mayom Bol Achuk are both planning to return home. They tell us about their plans to start over in southern Sudan.
Conflict & Justice
Tunisia's Islamist movement
The World
February 18, 2011
Reporter Sabri Ben Achour takes a look at the Islamists in Tunisia after the country's revolution.
Conflict & Justice
Could popular uprising in Tunisia spread to other Arab states?
The Takeaway
January 17, 2011
Tunisia's army clashed with gangs in Tunisia's capital on Sunday, two days after a popular uprising forced long-time dictator, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, to flee the country. Popular support for Tunisians' freedom is echoing across the Arab world.
Conflict & Justice
Remembering Tunisia's 'martyr'
The World
April 12, 2011
A fruit vendor in Tunisia who set himself on fire in December started a revolution. Now Mohamed Bouazizi is remembered as a hero, but as Megan Williams reports, his relatives say they're being shunned.
Conflict & Justice
Why Tunisians Worry about the Future
The World
May 13, 2011
The "Arab Spring" kicked off in Tunisia with the overthrow of strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. But many worry about what's next; there's fear that either Ben Ali supporters or radical Islamists might hijack the fledgling democracy. Don Duncan reports.
Conflict & Justice
Tunisia: six months later
The Takeaway
July 11, 2011
Six months after Tunisian protestors deposed President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, inspired by a young fruit and vegetable seller called Mohammed Bouazzi who burnt himself to death.The BBC's Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen has more.
Global Politics
Women's Rights in Tunisia Elections
The World
October 21, 2011
Tunisia is holding its first democratic elections since the revolution and some worry that a strong Islamist showing could roll back women's rights in the country.
Conflict & Justice
Tunisia's Democratic Intentions Questioned
The World
January 05, 2012
Tunisia's new government is now headed by the formerly-banned Islamist party called Ennahda. The government says it is focused on boosting the economy, but some worry that Ennahda says one thing while doing another.
Conflict & Justice
Book Reading Demonstration at Tunisia's Symbolic Habib Bourguiba Avenue
The World
April 18, 2012
A demonstration of sorts was held on Habib Bourguiba Avenue where people literally sat on the street reading books.
Global Politics
For Sale — A Gently Used Bentley: Tunisian Dictator's Luxury Items Go Up for Auction
The World
February 22, 2013
It's been two years since the revolution that swept Tunisia's long-time president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from power. Ben Ali was forced to flee to Saudi Arabia, but it he left behind a palace-full of luxury possessions.