«À voix basse»: Three Generations Uncover Guilt and Shame in Tunisia
The podcast «À voix basse» explores the lingering guilt and shame across three generations in Tunisia, 15 years after the revolution that sparked the Arab Spring. On December 17, 2010, a vegetable vendor set himself on fire in desperation, an act widely seen as the catalyst for the uprisings. Foreign editor Anne Allmeling visited the country and shares her impressions in the podcast, examining whether the revolution was in vain.
Key facts
- The podcast «À voix basse» examines guilt and shame across three generations in Tunisia.
- The Arab Spring began 15 years ago with a self-immolation on December 17, 2010.
- A vegetable vendor's desperate act in Tunisia triggered the uprisings.
- Foreign editor Anne Allmeling visited Tunisia and reports her impressions.
- The podcast questions whether the revolution achieved its goals.
Entities
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Locations
- Tunisia