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Violent Youth Protests Hit Tunisia Amid Economic Turmoil

Violent Youth Protests Hit Tunisia Amid Economic Turmoil

The Tunisian Police on Sunday used tear gas to disperse violent protests led by disgruntled youths in several Tunisian cities overnight, including in the capital of Tunis and in the seaside city of Sousse.

Tunisians in general are angry that the North African country is on the verge of bankruptcy and has dire public services. And many feel disappointed that on the 10-year anniversary of the revolution that ousted autocratic President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali there is little to show in terms of improvement.

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