Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters
Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
Tunisian police have clashed with protesters in rare unrest in the capital city of Tunis, as well as in the southern town of Jebiniana, over recent deaths linked to the police.
Police forces fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Ettadhamen, a suburb of the capital, following the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing.
The man’s family said he died as a result of abuse by police officers after his arrest, calling for the circumstances of his death to be clarified and those responsible to be held accountable.
Tunisian media reported that protesters set a vehicle ablaze and burned tyres, while police used tear gas against the protesters.