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5 unusual facts about Jasmine Revolution


Jasmine Revolution

The Arab Spring, which began with the Tunisian revolution, was also called the "Jasmine Revolution" by some

The 2011 Chinese pro-democracy protests in China that were inspired by the Tunisian revolution and was called the "Jasmine Revolution" by some of the organisers

Liu Dejun

On 27 February 2011, Liu was abducted in Beijing by a special investigation team whose task was to suppress the Jasmine Revolution Protests.

Slim Amamou

He was arrested during the protests that led to the Jasmine Revolution.

Tunisian collaborative painting

The Jasmine Revolution ended a month later on January 10, 2011 when Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, the ruler of Tunisia for 23 years, fled the country.


El Général

His song "Rais Lebled", released in December 2010, has been described as the "anthem of the Jasmine Revolution".

Rais Lebled

Rais Lebled (Head of State) is a political rap song, released in December 2010 by Tunisian rapper El Général, which has been referred to internationally as the "anthem of the Jasmine Revolution".


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