In late 2010, Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi doused himself in gasoline and set himself on fire, sparking waves of anti-government protests. Within weeks, the Tunisian president had fled the country, and protests rippled across the Middle East leading to riots, civil unrest and insurgencies. A decade later, we reflect on how the uprisings have reshaped the Arab world—starting in Tunisia, the place where it all began. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guests:Layli Foroudi, freelance journalist and contributor to The Times.Zied Bouazizi, cousin of the street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi.Clips used: Nawaat, CNN, Al Jazeera, Channel 4 News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.