Arab Spring and its Reasons
Arab Spring The Arab Spring is a term used for the anti-government protests, uprisings and demonstrations that were prevalent in much of North Africa and the Middle East starting around late 2010. What began as a handful of protests sparked by a single self-immolation ignited Tunisia, and then moved to other nations, demanding decades old corrupt authoritarianism and worldwide economic problems. While the Western media like to call all that developed Arab Spring, in fact it was a Real sprit of freedom, dignity and a hope for better future!. It is often inspired by earlier democratic movements, for example the European revolutions of 1848, the so-called Springtime of Nations, and the Prague Spring in 1968. Origin and Spread: The very first flame lit in Tunisia, back in December 2010, when a young destitute fruit vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in protest against police corruption and harassment. The tragedy resonated with millions whose government had a long h...