Tunisia in Jasmine Revolution

Tunisia in Jasmine Revolution

TOKYO, Japan - Mannoubia, mother of Mohamed Bouazizi, sits at her home in Sidi Bouzid, central Tunisia, on Jan. 20, 2011. The 26-year-old unemployed man died by setting himself on fire in protest in December 2010, inciting antigovernment demonstrations across the nation.

(2)Tunisia vs Japan

(2)Tunisia vs Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (7) tries to dribble past Tunisia midfielder Riadh Bouazizi (13) during the first half of their group H match in the World Cup finals at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on June 14.(World Cup 2002)

(8)Tunisia vs Belgium

(8)Tunisia vs Belgium

OITA, Japan - Tunisia midfielder Riadh Bouazizi (13) is tackled by Belgium forward Marc Wilmots (7) during the second half of their group H match of the World Cup finals at Oita Big Eye Stadium on June 10.(World Cup 2002)

(8)Tunisia vs Belgium

(8)Tunisia vs Belgium

OITA, Japan - Tunisia midfielder Riadh Bouazizi (13) is tackled by Belgium forward Marc Wilmots (7) during the second half of their group H match of the World Cup finals at Oita Big Eye Stadium on June 10.(World Cup 2002)

(2)Tunisia vs Japan

(2)Tunisia vs Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (7) tries to dribble past Tunisia midfielder Riadh Bouazizi (13) during the first half of their group H match in the World Cup finals at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on June 14.(World Cup 2002)

Tunisia in Jasmine Revolution

Tunisia in Jasmine Revolution

TOKYO, Japan - Mannoubia, mother of Mohamed Bouazizi, sits at her home in Sidi Bouzid, central Tunisia, on Jan. 20, 2011. The 26-year-old unemployed man died by setting himself on fire in protest in December 2010, inciting antigovernment demonstrations across the nation. (Kyodo)