BTL:Egypt: The Latest in Long History of Popular Revolts Against Repressive U.S.-Backed Regimes
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Egypt: The Latest in Long History of Popular Revolts Against Repressive U.S.-Backed Regimes
Interview with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics, conducted by Scott Harris
The people of Tunisia sparked popular revolts across the Middle East when they took to the streets to demand the ouster of their president. Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, who held power in Tunisia for 23 years, fled into exile with his family to Saudi Arabia after protests over economic issues gained momentum across the North African nation. Protests against other authoritarian governments soon spread to Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan and the Arab world's most populous nation, Egypt.
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