On December 17, 2010, Tunisian fruit seller Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation became the catalyst for the Tunisian revolution and the Arab uprisings. Coinciding with the 12th anniversary of his death, Tunisians head to the polls on Saturday for the second time this year.
Since the death of Mr Bouazizi, Tunisia has seen new constitutions, changing governments, different presidents and deadlocked parliaments. All played out against a backdrop of terrorist attacks and food shortages.
While politicians promise people a better tomorrow, there have been calls for boycotts and demonstrations in the week leading up to the polls.
This week on Beyond the Headlines, host James Haines-Young looks at what’s next for Tunisia, as it heads back to the ballot box.
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Kais Bouazizi stands beneath a giant mural to his cousin Mohammed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid, almost 10 years to the day since the events that led to the revolution. Peter Horton for The National -
Kais Bouazizi discussing the Revolution yards from where Mohamed Bouazizi self-immolated. -
A man walks past revolutionary graffiti and a poster celebrating the martyr Mohammed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. Lindsay Mackenzie for The National. -
A roundabout in central Sidi Bouzid decorated with Tunisian flags. A giant mural of Mohamed Bouazizi can be seen in the background. -
A young boy at the top of a giant wheelbarrow structure created in memory of Mohamed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid.
