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Revolution 1: The Story of the Tunisian Uprising

Revolution 1 brings the story of the Tunisian Revolution — the uprising that ignited the Arab Spring — to life through the voices of those who lived it.

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Revolution 1: The Story of the Tunisian Uprising

Episode 3: The Gafsa Mining Strikes

January 28, 2021 • Erin Clare Brown & Cyrus Roedel

In a dusty mining town on the edge of the Sahara, we follow along with two young spies on a dangerous mission in what would become the prelude to the revolution.