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How old is Mohamed Bouazizi now?
Mohamed Bouazizi, in full Tarek al-Tayeb Mohamed Bouazizi, (born March 29, 1984, Sidi Bouzid, Tun.—died Jan. 4, 2011, Ben Arous, Tun.), Tunisian street vendor whose self-immolation after being harassed by municipal officials catalyzed the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia and helped inspire a wider pro-democracy protest movement…
Why is Bouazizi considered a martyr?
Bouazizi is considered a martyr by the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) of Tunisia. Tunisian film director Mohamed Zran plans on making a feature film about Bouazizi, describing him as “a symbol for eternity”.
Is Bouazizi a Tunisian symbol?
“Bouazizi has become a Tunisian protest ‘symbol ‘ “. The National. Archived from the original on 16 January 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2011. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Abouzeid, Rania (21 January 2011). “Bouazizi: The Man Who Set Himself and Tunisia on Fire”.
Why is Bouazizi a hero?
Following the resignation of Ben Ali, Bouazizi was celebrated as a hero of the Tunisian pro-democracy movement. In February 2011 the main square in Tunis was renamed after Bouazizi.
What happened to Faida Hamdi and Sidi Bouzid?
On 20 December 2010, it was reported that Faida Hamdi, the officer who accosted Bouazizi the day of his immolation, was suspended along with the secretary-general (governor) of Sidi Bouzid, but this was subsequently denied by the latter. Some time later, Hamdi was arrested on orders from President Ben Ali and held in an unspecified town.
What is the significance of Bouazizi’s self-immolation?
Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation one year ago was an act which symbolized the frustration and desperation of millions in the Arab world, setting into motion a series of revolutions across the Middle East and North Africa. His was a cry for dignity, justice, and opportunity, which continues to be heard around a region undergoing tumultuous change.
What did Zahi Bouazizi do for the Arabs?
Bouazizi was posthumously awarded the 2011 Sakharov Prize as one of “five representatives of the Arab people, in recognition and support of their drive for freedom and human rights”. On 17 December, a cart statue was unveiled in Sidi Bouzid in honor of Bouazizi.