Jasmine Revolution
The mother (R) of a three-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by the janitor at her kindergarten, and who has, along with others, demanded the resignation of Tunisia's minister for women's affairs, takes part in a mass protest in the center of Tunis following the opening of the World Social Forum (WSF) on March 26, 2013. More than two years after the Jasmine revolution, tens of thousands of people are expected for the WSF, dubbed the forum of 'dignity', a watchword of the Tunisian uprising that inspired revolts across the Arab world.
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The Algerian people, who follow with interest, the Tunisian Revolution, are determined to strengthen the relations between the two countries
The Tunisian Revolution has freed the national press of tutelary barriers and enslavement, paving the way for freedom of opinion and expression and providing it with new opportunities to excel
The Tunisian Revolution (December 17, 2010/ January 14, 2011), which has caught the attention of the world, is a real opportunity that must be valuedMore quotes »
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