
How young Tunisians went from Arab Spring to Islamic State
Clip: 9/1/2015 | 8m 50s
How young Tunisians went from Arab Spring to Islamic State
In the wake of the Arab Spring, Tunisians hoped that jobs and prosperity would follow the rise of democracy in their country. But persistent unemployment and poverty have disenchanted many young people, sending waves of former protesters to fight for the Islamic State. Special correspondent Yasmeen Qureshi reports from Tunis.
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How young Tunisians went from Arab Spring to Islamic State
Clip: 9/1/2015 | 8m 50s
In the wake of the Arab Spring, Tunisians hoped that jobs and prosperity would follow the rise of democracy in their country. But persistent unemployment and poverty have disenchanted many young people, sending waves of former protesters to fight for the Islamic State. Special correspondent Yasmeen Qureshi reports from Tunis.
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