Fourteen years ago, on January 14, 2011, Tunisians gathered on Habib Bourguiba Boulevard in Tunis to celebrate the ousting of dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and the victory of freedom and dignity. This momentous event, sparked by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid, inspired a wave of uprisings across the Arab region. The Arab Spring movements that followed brought hope for a better future and a demand for democratic governance. However, the initial successes of the revolutions were short-lived, with many countries falling back into authoritarianism, oppression, and conflict. Despite these setbacks, the uprisings of 2011 ignited a moral flame and changed the political landscape of the Arab world. The legacy of the Arab Spring continues to shape the region, exposing the true nature of the authoritarian regimes and the lack of genuine democracy. The struggle for democracy and freedom in the Arab world continues, with the people’s desire for change still strong.
