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Many successful directors have chosen some of the scenery of Tunisia to the set of his films, and it is not surprising since the country together several corners that invite thousands of adventure recreation. Specifically, the prints from the south, that is, the desert, salt lakes and oases, have been the setting for some movies like “The English Patient” by Anthony Minghella; ‘Star Wars’ George Lucas’; Life of Brian ‘Monty Python’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark “, by Steven Spielberg. The village of Matmata, with its cave houses of clay, is one of the most visited places in Tunisia by the followers of Luke Skywalker. Another is Mos Espa, which is situated in the middle of nowhere in the desert and he can still see the facades of the houses built cardboard especially for the filming of “The Phantom Menace.” A few meters from this place you can see a fantastic landscape of sand dunes and enjoy the magic of the desert silence. You can also drink in a small kiosk installed in the middle of town, a ride on a camel and a little more because aside from this is only the parking and toilets. Another famous Tunisian decor is Mides Canyon, with 30 meters deep, was the place where Ralph Fiennes said goodbye to his girlfriend Kristin Scott in the movie “The English Patient.”

A dozen unemployed have been burned to the Bonze in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and Mauritania. The military strength of these systems makes it very difficult to overthrow

“Mubarak, Ben Ali pretend, get out.” The young Egyptian Facebook Hela Halou the resignation calls in the octogenarian leader of this Arab country and many seconded her screams virtual Internet. “Yes, go away! [...] Metamos chartered a plane and Mubarak and other mummies inside,” Ahmed added, while another participant in the network call to action: “Brothers and sisters in Egypt, we have to fight . Do not fear the police. ” Read the rest of this entry »

The new interim president, Fuad Mebaza, announced a government of national unity, but the repression continues.

The Giant portraits of Ben Ali hitherto hung many buildings in the Tunisian capital began to disappear yesterday when barely a few hours had passed since the dictator into exile undertake. But the fall of the visible face of the dictatorship is not enough the people eager for change that has toppled their protests, and now requires those who have assumed the power to give signs that the promised change is real. Read the rest of this entry »

Tunisian President flees the country after 23 years in power forced by the persistent street protests. The prime minister takes over and declares a state of emergency

Like a thief that sneaks furtively leaving behind the scheme has been built in 23 years of despotic power, the Tunisian president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, fled the country last night, after being cornered by the protests of a people tired that the last month we lost the fear that has endured for more than two decades for their cause.

After the exile of the dictator, Prime Minister Mohamed Ghanuchi, announced on television that he assumed the interim presidency of a country that last night in a state of emergency, again under a night curfew and security forces that have even a license to kill anyone who disobeys their orders. Read the rest of this entry »