The geopolitical implications of the protests drew global attention . Some protesters were nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize . Tawakkol Karman of Yemen was co-recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize due to her role organizing peaceful protests . In December 2011 '' Time '' magazine named " The Protester " its " Person of the Year " . Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda won the 2011 World Press Photo award for his image of a Yemeni woman holding an injured family member , taken during the civil uprising in Yemen on 15 October 2011
2011 Nobel Peace Prize
2011 Nobel Peace Prize
Arab Spring