Arab Spring
December 18, 2010 - unclear end date
What is Arab Spring?
"The remarkable series of popular uprisings in 2011 that challenged long established autocratic regimes across North Africa and the Middle East--which became known as the Arab Spring--were driven by young people. About 60% of the region's population is under 30. These millions of youths organized their protests with a new tool, social media. They had diverse aspirations, but above all, they shared one dream: they sought to be treated as citizens, not subjects. In Tunisia and Egypt, the protesters won Round 1 in spectacular fashion. Elsewhere, things got messier: violence spread, civil war erupted, and entrenched powers--sectarian, ethnic and tribal--asserted themselves. The future remains in play, but one fact is clear: the Arab world will never be the same."
The Beginning
Countries Involved
What was the role of religion?
- Mosques- protesters received motivation and a place to prepare for demonstrations
- Quran- inspired individuals to take a position on economics and social deprivation
Causes
What has changed?
Women: Participated and were tough people but have a long road of struggle ahead of them to secure their rights and equality
Major Events
Tunisia
December 2010
Egypt
January 25, 2011
Libya
Rising civil war, Tripoli was a site of protesters in attempt to recapture the city
February 15, 2011Yemen
January 2011
Syria
Called for resignation of their president, on-going civil war
January 26, 2011Bahrain
Sunni controlling government, achieving greater political freedom, and human rights was the cause of protests here
February 14, 2011