Tunis detainee death sparks unrest
A man died in the Tandem neighborhood of the capital, Tunis, after being detained by the police on suspicion of drug trafficking, which sparked widespread protests. The protesters blocked roads, set tires on fire, and threw stones at the police. Security forces responded by firing tear gas to disperse them. The deceased's family confirmed that he was subjected to violence by the police, while media reports indicated he died after ingesting drugs. Similar protests also took place in other areas of Tunisia, such as the city of Aqrab, along with student demonstrations in Sfax following the death of a student due to a heart attack, which was attributed to delayed ambulance services and the lack of medical facilities.
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