More than 240 people arrested for participating in clashes with police and violent protests
Tunis City … News Time
Violent protests against inflation and unrest erupted in the Tunisian capital and other cities for the second night in a row, with fierce clashes between protesters and police. According to media reports, Tunisian authorities say more than 240 people have been arrested for participating in clashes with police and violent protests. Most of them are under 20 years old. Walid Hkima, a spokesman for the Internal Security Forces, said the arrested boys and minors had looted people’s property and tried to rob shops and banks. The demonstrators have not yet made any clear demands during this latest protest. Witnesses said that in addition to the coastal city of Sousse, people also demonstrated in the central cities of Sbeitla and Kasserine against the deteriorating economic situation. Police tears and threw gas shells to disperse the protesters. Police in Jelma, a town in the Sidi Bouzid Governorate, have dispersed youths blocking roads, protesting against poverty and walling off. Protests were also held in Ras Djbel, Ksar Hlel and Beja on Sunday night.
