VOICED: Tunisia's neighours fear revolution contagion

In a span of 25 days, protests in Tunisia led to the ousting of President Ben Ali, who had been in power for 23 years. This sparked a wave of self-immolation incidents in Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania, reflecting widespread desperation. Tunisian opposition leader Moncef Marzouki predicts that other Arab nations will follow Tunisia's lead, as the political systems based on autocratic rule are unsustainable. Economic issues, particularly inflation and unemployment, are exacerbating social unrest, especially among the youth. The situation in Tunisia is mirrored in other Arab countries, with varying degrees of severity. While some leaders, like Mark Duffy, support Ben Ali, others remain silent.

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