Friday, January 14, 2011

Tunisia Crisis

Africa in Context

Zine Ben Ali, Tunisian president, has promised not to stand in the 2014 presidential elections. This comes amidst violence against the high standards of living.
He has also ordered security forces not to open fire at the protesters.
Speaking on live television announcement, Ben Ali said he understands the grievances of the rioters. He has spent 23 years in power. However constitutional age limit bars Ben Ali from office after 2014.

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