Four more die in Tunisia riots

Thursday 13 January 2011 15:05 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

At least four people have been killed in Tunisia overnight as police clashed with rioting youths angry over unemployment.

The latest deaths near the capital, Tunis, and Bizerte to the north, come as protesters defied a government-ordered curfew aimed at calming more than three weeks of violence nationwide.

The government death toll is at 23, while the opposition says it is more than twice that. Police have repeatedly opened fire on protesters.

The demonstrators are defying autocratic President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who has been in power for 23 years.

The riots have shattered Tunisia's image as an island of calm in volatile North Africa.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Four more die in Tunisia riots

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering