Clashes were reported between protesters and Police in the town of Mezzouna,in Tunisia’s Sidi Bouzid Governorate,after three students were killed following the collapse of a school wall. Widespread public anger was sparked by the incident,and demonstrations were held,according to sources cited by Al-Quds Al-Arabi.
Several individuals were hospitalized after sustaining serious injuries and inhaling tear gas launched by police. A heightened security presence was observed throughout the town,where force was used to disperse demonstrators. Homes were raided,activists were detained,and power to streetlights was cut off,while telecommunications were restricted in an apparent attempt to control the protests,which started last Monday.
Media coverage was reportedly obstructed,with journalists said to have been assaulted by police officers. In Tunis,protestors were prevented from reaching the Ministry of the Interior after slogans condemning state neglect of marginalized regions were chanted by student demonstrators. Police barriers had been erected to stop the crowd from advancing further.
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