Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters
Summary
Police in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, clashed with protesters upset about deaths linked to the police. The unrest included blocking roads and burning tyres, and forces used tear gas to control crowds. These events happened amid worsening economic, social, and political problems in the country.Key Facts
- Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Ettadhamen, a suburb of Tunis.
- The protests were sparked by the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing, with family claiming police abuse caused his death.
- Another protest occurred in Jebiniana after a man reportedly died while being chased by security forces.
- In Sfax, students protested the death of a female student, blaming slow ambulance response and lack of medical facilities.
- Protesters blocked roads, burned tyres, and set a vehicle on fire during the clashes.
- Security forces aimed to secure a National Guard station during the unrest.
- Thousands protested recently in Tunis against President Kais Saied, criticizing his handling of democracy and the economy.
- A military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison for plotting against state security.
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