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Violence erupts during anti-pollution protest as anger boils in Tunisia’s phosphate belt
Thousands protested pollution from a phosphate plant causing health crises; recent gas leak hospitalized dozens, with authorities acknowledging major environmental violations.
- Clashes occurred in Gabes, Tunisia, during protests against pollution from a phosphate-processing plant, leading to injuries among demonstrators.
- Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who were rallying against pollution and environmental issues linked to Groupe Chimique Tunisien.
- A recent gas leak caused respiratory issues for dozens, including children, igniting public anger over health concerns.
- Local residents have long complained of elevated cancer rates and environmental damage caused by the phosphate plant.
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Police rained tear gas on crowds and several demonstrators and riot police were injured in the southern Tunisian city of Gabes as thousands of people marched Wednesday to protest worsening air pollution from a phosphate-processing plant.
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Violence erupts during anti-pollution protest as anger boils in Tunisia’s phosphate belt
Police rained tear gas on crowds and several demonstrators and riot police were injured in the southern Tunisian city of Gabes as thousands of people marched Wednesday to protest worsening air pollution from a phosphate-processing plant.
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