The Arab Spring

2010-12-18

A wave of uprisings and protests swept across the Middle East and North Africa.

Historical Figures

Mohamed Bouazizi

Tunisian Street Vendor

Mohamed Bouazizi was a Tunisian street vendor whose self-immolation on December 17, 2010, sparked the beginning of the Arab Spring. His act of protest against government corruption and lack of economic opportunities inspired thousands of Tunisians to take to the streets in protest.

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Wael Ghonim

Egyptian Activist

Wael Ghonim is an Egyptian activist who played a key role in organizing the protests that led to the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. As an advocate for social media activism, Ghonim used platforms like Facebook to mobilize and coordinate demonstrations.

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Bashar al-Assad

Syrian President

Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria who faced widespread protests and civil unrest during the early stages of the Arab Spring. His brutal crackdown on demonstrators sparked a full-scale civil war in Syria, leading to a humanitarian crisis and international condemnation.

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