Tunisians have continued with street protests over current economic reforms taking place in the North African country.
Protesters defied threat from the government to crackdown on their agitations as they poured onto the streets on Wednesday to demand improvement in living conditions.
In the capital Tunis and a nearby town of Tebourba Police fired teargas to disperse crowds.
Dozens of people were arrested with one person dieing in unclear circumstances in a previous major protest days ago. Several buildings have also been destroyed in clashes between protesters and police officials.
Tunisia’s prime minister has said that this year will be a tough one for Tunisians due to austerity measures.
Youssef Chahed said on state radio on Tuesday after protests over increased taxes that “People have to understand that the situation is extraordinary and their country is having difficulties but we believe that 2018 will be the last difficult year for Tunisians.”
Tunisia for years now has been experiencing tensions following a previous uprising which brought an end to the reign of former ruler Zine El Abdine Ben Ali. Concerns have largely been over economic reforms rolled out this year.
Last month unemployed citizens protested demanding job opportunities with the country’s economy struggling since 2011.
Source: Africafeeds.com
