Q&A: Tunisia crisis
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Could the protests be the beginning of the end for the Tunisian regime?
A new unity government is due to meet this week. It was announced on 17 January, three days after President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali stepped down and fled the country following weeks of anti-government protests and clashes with police. Until recently, the north African nation - a popular tourist destination - had been seen as a haven of stability and relative prosperity, albeit one ruled with an iron first.
What sparked the unrest?
Were the protests expected?
How did the government react?
What happens next?
Is Tunisia dangerous for tourists?