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Its seven years since the so-called Arab Spring revolution erupted, which saw mass protests bring sweeping political change to several countries across the Arab world.

In this 麻豆约拍 Minute series we鈥檙e looking at Tunisia, the North African country where it all began - and where protesters have again taken to the streets in recent weeks.

Wafa Zaiane, a Tunisian journalist for the 麻豆约拍 Arabic Service, explained what has prompted the latest wave of demonstrations.

(Photo: Protesters throw stones during demonstrations against rising prices and tax increases, in Tebourba, Tunisia, January 9, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Zoubeir Souissi)