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| Author: | tanqing369 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tunisia imposes curfew in Tunis to quell protests |
coach purses report,It comes after violent protests in several districts of the capital, with riot police firing tear gas at demonstrators. Officials say at least 23 people have died across the country since the unrest began late last year. The protesters say they are angry about rising food and fuel prices, high unemployment and corruption. coach outlet Earlier on Wednesday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali dismissed his interior minister in an attempt to stem the unrest. Rafik Belhaj Kacem had been responsible for the police force, which many people say has used excessive force against protesters. coach factory outlet Human rights and trade union activists believe the number of dead to be at least 50. At least two people were reported to have been shot dead by police in the southern city of Douz on Wednesday. One man was also reported to have been killed during clashes in Thala. |
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