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What major event led to Essebsi's prime ministership?

  • Tunisian Revolution

  • Arab Spring

  • Global Financial Crisis

  • Economic Reform

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The Tunisian Revolution, sparked by widespread discontent over unemployment, poverty, corruption, and political repression, led to Essebsi's rise to prime ministership. This popular uprising, driven by social media and youth activism, culminated in the ouster of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011, paving the way for free and democratic elections.
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