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1938
09 April 1938

The events of 9 April 1938

French colonial forces opened fire on demonstrators in Tunis who were demanding a Tunisian parliament, killing several. Tunisians commemorat...

88 years ago Read more
2010
17 December 2010

Sidi Bouzid, the first spark of the revolution

Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire outside the Sidi Bouzid governorate building, sparking protests that spread across the whole country.

15 years ago Read more
2011
14 January 2011

Victory of the Tunisian revolution

After weeks of popular protests, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali left the country on 14 January 2011.

15 years ago Read more
2013
06 February 2013

Assassination of Chokri Belaïd

Lawyer and politician Chokri Belaïd was shot dead outside his home in Tunis.

13 years ago Read more
25 July 2013

Assassination of Mohamed Brahmi

Constituent Assembly member Mohamed Brahmi was shot dead outside his home in Ariana, on Republic Day.

13 years ago Read more
29 July 2013

Mount Chaambi ambush

Several soldiers of the national army were killed in an ambush by a terrorist group on Mount Chaambi (Kasserine governorate).

13 years ago Read more
2015
18 March 2015

Bardo Museum attack

A terrorist attack targeted the Bardo National Museum in Tunis, killing visitors and a member of the security forces.

11 years ago Read more
26 June 2015

Sousse attack

A terrorist attack targeted a hotel and its beach at Port El Kantaoui (Sousse), killing many people.

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13 November 2015

Killing of the young shepherd Mabrouk Soltani

A terrorist group killed the young shepherd Mabrouk Soltani on Mount Mghila (Sidi Bouzid governorate).

10 years ago Read more
24 November 2015

Presidential guard bus bombing

A suicide bombing targeted a bus carrying presidential guard officers on Mohammed V Avenue in Tunis, killing several of them.

10 years ago Read more
2016
07 March 2016

The battle of Ben Guerdane

The army and security forces, backed by local residents, repelled a terrorist attack on the town of Ben Guerdane. Security officers, soldier...

10 years ago Read more
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