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Jasmine revolution: Sidi Bouzid, roots of the Tunisian revolt

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We have a special edition focusing on the toppling of Tunisian president Ben Ali's regime in what's been dubbed the Jasmine revolution. We hear from the family of Mohammed Bouazizi, the man whose suicide came to represent the frustration of a nation and led to massive protests against Ben Ali's government. Ben Ali's family is accused of having long used their political influence to line their own pockets and edge out business competitors.

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