Tunisia
By: Erian, Matthew, and Mon
When did the protest begin? Started In December, 18, 2010
it was protesting many things, but mainly the lack of progress and people have been getting mad for the high unemployment.
How did the government respond? Zen el Abidine Ben Ali the president of Tunisia response was that compared to other countries that are very succeful.
Their was a re election for a new goverment. And the president promised 300,000 new jobs. But it was too late and the people were so mad the forced the president and his family to stay in Saudi Arabia
What is happening in Tunisia now? National Guard storms suspected militant hideout in Tunis, killing seven militants. Editorial warns Egypt is on verge of enacting Constitution that would legitimize 2013 coup and enable authoritarian rule by giving power and immunity to military; Tunisia is set to approve one of most liberal constitutions in Arab world
Who is in charge of the government?
In three weeks, the Ennahda-led government is to hand over power to an independent caretaker government that will lead the country through elections in the spring.
Will there be elections?
Elections will be in the spring.
What challenges does the country face?
The biggest problem facing the country, maintains Dr Mahjoub, is that the government has lost credibility.
People want to be treated with dignity, they want freedom of information”
Dr. Mahjoub
"Without an independent judiciary there can be no control over corruption, and until corruption is tackled large parts of resources will be diverted from growth and development," he insists.