Police clash with protesters in Tunisian capital

[Joanne98]

Source: Bloomberg

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Police and protesters clashed in the center of the Tunisian capital Wednesday, bringing unrest to the government's doorstep after nearly a month of deadly protests that pose the most serious challenge to the president's two decades of iron-fisted rule.

European governments warned travelers about going to Tunisia, whose safe, stable image and Mediterranean beaches draw millions of mainly European travelers and make tourism the mainstay of the small, North African nation's economy.

After more than three weeks of protests outside Tunis, hundreds of protesters infuriated by unemployment and corruption emerged from a souk, or market, in the capital and hurled stones at police at a key intersection. Officers responded with volleys of tear gas, driving the protesters to disperse into adjoining streets. Stores in the area were shuttered.

It was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries or arrests. Two army vehicles were posted at the intersection, which is right by the French Embassy. Armored vehicles were also stationed in the Ettadhamoun neighborhood three miles (five kilometers) west of Tunis, which saw clashes the day before.



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[maryf]

1. another to add to the list...

Greece, France, Spain, England, etc. USA???