The sudden and unexpected ouster of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine sends a shiver down the spine of all the rulers in the Arabic world. Travelers and expats should be careful down there because this event could trigger demonstrations and riots in other countries the Middle East. Not that the replacement of one ruler by another will change anything in that part of the world:
The Washington Post - Many states with deep political rifts, such as Egypt and Iran, maintain vast security forces heavily vested in the status quo and have shown no signs of breaking ranks to join protesters. Still, the stunning rebellion in Tunisia against the 23-year rule of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent an unmistakable message to other leaders that no hold on power is guaranteed.
“Now the bell is ringing and it should be a reminder to other leaders that people are fed up,” said political analyst Labib Kamhawi in Jordan, where more than 5,000 people joined rallies on Friday to protest rising prices and demand the prime minister’s ouster.
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drasties on 12/01/2012 - 7:50