Tunisia's Tumultuous Month

Finbarr O'Reilly / Reuters

Riot Police
The politicians who filled the vacuum created by Ben Ali's departure were viewed as not much better, as the top positions were filled by his associates and acolytes. Despite the deposed president's departure, the anger of the protesters was not quelled and the streets of Tunis remained tense.

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