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Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has run to Saudi Arabia with his family. He was in for 23 years but has become increasingly unpopular. The 74-year-old leader knew his was up after a month of street protests him. Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi over as temporary president and declared a of emergency. Dozens of people have died in the two months in the demonstrations. People are unhappy because there are no , prices are rising and they corruption everywhere.

One Tunisian, 26-year-old Mohamed Bouazizi, fire to himself in front of riot police. He later died his injuries. His death made the Tunisian people more determined to Mr. Ben Ali from power. The of people protesting in the streets increased after Mr. Bouazizi’s death, and the police more protestors. State officials say 23 people , but protestors say that number is 60. Mr. Ghannouchi hopes to restore to the streets. Some experts believe the unrest will to neighbouring countries.