Protests across Tunisia as COVID-19 surges and economy suffers

Tunisians protest as COVID surges and economy suffers

Hundreds of protesters rallied in the Tunisian capital and other cities on Sunday demanding the government step down after a spike in COVID-19 cases that has aggravated economic troubles. Lucy Fielder has more.

Violent Protests Spread Across Tunisia Over Economy, Virus

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the country's health, economic and social situation. Thousands of people defied virus restrictions and scorching heat to demonstrate in the capital of Tunis and other cities. The largely young crowds shouted "Get out!" and slogans calling for the dissolution of parliament and early elections.   The protests were called on t…

Violent protests in Tunisia over the economy, COVID

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday (Jul 25) in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the North African nation's health, economic and social situation.

Violent protests in Tunisia over the economy, virus spread

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Violent demonstrations have broke out in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the North African nation’s health, economy and social situation. Thousands of people defied virus restrictions and scorching heat to demonstrate in the capital of Tunis and other cities. The largely young crowds chanted slogans calling for the dissolution of parliament and a new early election. Police used …

Violent protests in Tunisia over the economy, virus spread

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the North African nation's health, economic and social situation.Thousands of people defied virus restrictions and scorching heat to demonstrate in the capital of Tunis and other cities. The largely young crowds shouted “Get out!” and slogans calling for the dissolution of parliament and early elections. The protests were c…

Violent protests in Tunisia over the economy, virus spread

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the North African nation's health, economic and social situation.Thousands of people defied virus restrictions and scorching heat to demonstrate in the capital of Tunis and other cities. The largely young crowds shouted “Get out!” and slogans calling for the dissolution of parliament and early elections. The protests were c…