In December 2010, a Tunisian street food vendor lit himself on fire in protest of government corruption and extreme poverty.
Ed Markey: “In December 2010, a Tunisian street food vendor lit himself on fire in protest of government corruption and extreme…”
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Markey references the Tunisian protests as a catalyst for the Arab Spring, linked to socio-economic issues.
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