Protests and night-time confrontations between Tunisian police forces and young men continued in the capital for the fifth consecutive day since a young man died as a result of his injuries during a pursuit by security forces. The area where the protests are taking place has expanded and included Al-Zahrouni, Aqaba, Al-Jabal Al-Ahmar, Al-Zohour, Ibn Khaldun and Al-Tadamon neighbourhoods in the capital Tunis, while the police used tear gas extensively to disperse the protesters. The protests erupted due to the death of a young man from Al-Tadamon neighbourhood three weeks after the police assaulted him during a pursuit, according to eyewitness accounts. This was denied by the Tunisian Ministry of Interior. The police used tear gas extensively to disperse protesters, … Continue reading Night protests continue in Tunisia for fifth day