REVOLUTION IN TUNISIA : WHAT ARE THE FACTORS ?

Revolution is a sudden, complete change in something such as power or organizational structures. Nowadays, the uprising of people in Islamic countries has become a very popular issue. Beginning in December last year, a series of protest in the street of Tunisia demanding for removal of all traces of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Why are this happens? What are the reasons of Tunisians to eliminate President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali?

There are several reasons explaining the urge of demonstration in Tunisia. Among the factors that contribute to the revolution in Tunisia are high unemployment, food inflation, corruption of the ruling elite, lack of freedom of speech, poor living condition and other political freedom. it is reported that the unemployment rate in Tunisia is as high as 14%. The unemployment rate for young people is even higher which is more than 31%.

It is important to highlight that the uprising of people in Tunisia and the mass protest has no relation with the Islamist forces. What is coming to the fore all over the world are the basic social and class issues that dominate economic and political life.