Though the protests started in Kasserine, they have quickly spread to other regions, including Sidi Bouzid, where in late 2010 street vendor Mohamed Bouaziz set himself on fire, sparking anti-government protests that led to the toppling of the Ben Ali regime and the events of the so-called Arab Spring. As of 21 January, protests spread to 16 governorates, according to a map by Nawaat.org.