World Affairs

  Arab Spring or Arab Awaking   ‘End of Fear’ is the name of the revolution which started in the Middle East and North African states in 2010. The revolution is also known as the Arab Spring or Arab Awaking because the major countries which came under the influence of this revolution are located in the Arab world, but other states like India and America also faced some kind of demonstration and street protest. The Arab revolution started when the Tunisian nationalist Muhammad Bouazizi set himself on a fire because of injustice. M. Bouazizi locally known as Basbossa was born in Tunisia, on 29 March 1984. Bouazizi's father died when he was 3. He worked various jobs since he was ten, he was the sole breadwinner of his family. He started selling the fruits at the age of ten, he even quit his studies to support his family. According to some news, local police had allegedly targeted and mistreated Bouazizi for years. On the morning of 17 December, he started his work but...

  CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN / ARAB SPRING IN YEMEN CAUSES OF ARAB SPRING IN YEMEN (PART - 2) Causes of Arab Spring: v Long dictatorial rule The long dictatorial rule of Saleh became one of the main reasons behind the Arab Spring conflict in Yemen. Since 1990 Saleh rule the country and in 2006 he promised to not be re-elected and participated in the election but his promise was fulfilled and he again participates in the election. Again he was selected as president of the country and Abdul Hadi who belongs to The Sunni population selected as a Vice President of the country. Saleh has a Under Saleh's rule, Yemen faced many strongholds on state affairs, on above the military support him which raises his power and control over the state more. Problems such as unemployment, poverty, and sectarian clashes, etc. In 2011, people demanded to step down Saleh from the presidency and wanted that Hadi become a president but Saleh denied their demand and the protest started. v Terrorism When...