Tunisia Khedri: Young man dies after self-immolation

Adel Khedhri, age 27, set himself alight on Tuesday on a street in central Tunis, the focus of protests which toppled long-time leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali two years ago. He died "as a result of severe burns" a doctor said. His death came hours before parliament approved the new government make-up.

Witnesses say Mr Khedhri shouted: "This is a young man who sells cigarettes because of unemployment," before setting himself on fire on the steps of the municipal theatre on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, on Tuesday. Since Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in December 2010, there has been a spate of such protests in Tunisia but most of those involved are thought to have survived their injuries. This is one of the few recorded events where the victim died.

While one can focus on the various events within the more known sections of the Middle East, areas like Tunis are still experiencing revolts and uprisings from it's people. While Tunisia may not be as well known as Palestine or Egypt, the same acts are being preformed there.



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