Friday, February 8, 2013

Protests Grow In Tunisia



Tunisians Mourn Opposition Leader As Police, Youths Clash -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Thousands of Tunisians mourned slain opposition leader Chukri Beleid as police fired tear gas in clashes with groups of young men during his funeral, heightening tensions as the country faces its most serious crisis since the 2011 uprising that began the Arab Spring.

At least four cars were torched in the unrest outside the Jalaz cemetery in the capital, Tunis, sending plumes of black smoke billowing above the skyline. Clouds of tear gas forced mourners to cover their faces as they waited for the cortege.

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More News On The Political Unrest In Tunisia

Violence mars funeral of slain Tunisian opposition leader -- Reuters
Tunisian opposition leader's funeral marred by protests -- CBC/AP
'These kids are uncontrollable': Youths battle police and steal from mourners in Tunisia as tens of thousands march to mourn slain left-wing leader -- Daily Mail
Tear gas fired as Tunisia buries politician -- Al Jazeera
Tunisia mourns murdered politician Chokri Belaid
-- BBC
Tunisian Opposition Leader’s Funeral Draws Thousands -- New York Times
Mourning amid teargas: Funeral turns into violent confrontation with Tunisian police (Photo Blog) -- NBC

My Comment: The opposition and their supporters in Tunisia are upset .... and they have just cause.

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