Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters
Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
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Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
Olfa Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.
Tunisian musical duo Jathb is reviving traditional Sufi chants by blending them with electronic beats and therapeutic sounds. After four years of gaining recognition both in Tunisia and internationally, the duo is also working to preserve the centuries-old Sufi music and texts that form part of the country’s cultural heritage.
As activists’ health deteriorates, families describe the toll of separation, hunger strikes and uncertainty.
The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.