Sunday, January 9, 2011

Unrest In Tunisia Continues To Grow

Deadly Unemployment Protests Hit Thala, Western Tunisia -- BBC

At least one person has been killed in fresh unrest over unemployment in Tunisia, eyewitnesses say.

One hospital source told Reuters news agency that one person had been shot dead during a demonstration in the western town of Thala.

AFP news agency, quoting witnesses as saying police had fired on protesters, put the death toll at four.

There has been no comment from Tunisian officials. The protests erupted last month over a lack of freedom and jobs.

Read more ....

More News On The Unrest In Tunisia

Violent unrest grips Tunisia -- Al Jazeera
Tunisian union blasts government over riots -- AFP
TUNISIA: Protesters continue to take to the streets -- L.A. Times
One man killed in Tunisia clash - hospital source -- Reuters
5 killed during violent clashes in Tunisia -- Jerusalem Post
US worried by Tunisia riots, Internet freedoms -- Reuters
US concerned by Tunisia social media crackdown -- Washington Post/AP

No comments: