Now ousted Tunisian President Zine El Abidne Ben Ali fired his interior minister on Wednesday after a deadly wave of violent unrest, the biggest in decades, reached the capital for the first time. People taking part in the unrest said they were angry about unemployment, corruption and what they called a repressive government. After mounting demands for him to step down, Ben Ali left the country on January 14, 2011.
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M. Malik
Jan 17, 2011 10:29am
When are the people of Pakistan going to wake up, and get rid of the corrupt leaders, who've done nothing but bankrupted the country, brought misery and poverty to the masses, then their empty promises of Roti, Kaprah and Makan!
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Dawn
Jan 19, 2011 12:24pm
I agree to M. Malik
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zaryab
Jan 20, 2011 07:58pm
i do not understand why martial law is imposed during the period when pakistan starts its journey towards prosperity.
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Usman
Jan 21, 2011 01:11am
We need this in Pakistan. We need to do this, to stand up, NOW. This is how it's done.
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Owais
Jan 21, 2011 12:36pm
What are we (Pakistanis) doing? I think its a wake up call. Revolution can only come after great sacrifices!!!!
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