The Tunisian civil resistance movement was catalysed when labour unions voiced dissatisfaction with internal economic issues, corruption, lack of political freedoms and poor living conditions brought on by the dictatorial rule of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The people power movement started in 2010 when civilian Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire in response to being arrested and harassed by local authorities. This people power campaign was largely based on bottom-up protests such street demonstrations, and was organised on online media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. The Tunisian Revolution is widely regarded as a successful people power campaign, as the dictatorial president fled the country on 14th January after widespread demonstrations. This contemporary example also served as a major inspiration for the Arab Spring revolution.