Protests in Tunis over deteriorating economy, health system

Thousands defied virus restrictions and scorching heat to demonstrate across the country.

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed their anger at the deterioration of the country’s health, economic and social situation. Thousands defied virus restrictions and scorching heat – more than 50C (122F) in some regions – to demonstrate in the capital Tunis and other cities. The mostly young crowds chanted slogans calling for the dissolution of Parliament and early elections.