On January 4, 2011, 18 days after his self-immolation, Mohamed Bouazizi died in Ben Arous Burn and Trauma Centre in Tunisia. His act of martyrdom launched Tunisia into a state of unprecedented revolution, and paved the way towards democracy.
Ben Ali visiting Mohamed Bouazizi in the hospital on December 28th
Ben Arous Burn and Trauma Centre in Tunis
Mohamed Bouazizi’s funeral was on January 5th. An estimated 5,000 people attended the funeral. The procession began in Sidi Bouzid and continued through Bouazizi’s native village. He was buried at Garaat Bennour cemetery, 10 miles from Sidi Bouzid.
A video of Mohamed Bouazizi’s funeral procession
The grave of Mohamed Bouazizi
A Tunisian flag now flies next to Bouazizi’s grave
No comments:
Post a Comment