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Its seven years since the so-called Arab Spring revolution erupted, which saw mass protests bring sweeping political change to several countries across the Arab world. In this Â鶹Éç Minute series we’re looking at Tunisia, the North African country where it all began - and where protesters have again taken to the streets in recent weeks. Wafa Zaiane, a Tunisian journalist for the Â鶹Éç Arabic Service, explained what has prompted the latest wave of demonstrations. (Photo: Protesters throw stones during demonstrations against rising prices and tax increases, in Tebourba, Tunisia, January 9, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Zoubeir Souissi)