the Arab Spring

the Arab Spring
UK / US
the series of protests in Arab countries, starting in Tunisia in December 2010, which led to changes in the governments of countries including Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya

The Arab spring is a good opportunity for western countries to rethink their interests in the middle east.

Democracy, the rule of law, social justice and dignity have been the universal demands of Arab people during this Arab spring.


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