The self-immolation of Bouazizi , December 2010 , is similar to that of Khodri . Bouazizi was credited for launching the Tunisian Spring protests with his fatal protest . Although Tunisia has toppled a longtime ruler and held historic elections since Bouazizi 's death , the country is still mired in political unrest . Khodri 's death comes as Arab Spring votes on a new government .
The self-immolation of Bouazizi , December 2010 , is similar to that of Khodri . Bouazizi was credited for launching the Tunisian Spring protests with his fatal protest . Khodri 's death comes as Arab Spring votes on a new government .