Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters

Tunisian police have clashed with protesters in rare unrest in the capital city of Tunis, as well as ⁠⁠in the southern town of Jebiniana, over recent deaths linked to the police. Police forces fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in ⁠⁠Ettadhamen, a suburb ⁠⁠of the capital, following the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing. The man’s family said he died as a result of abuse by police officers after his arrest, ‌‌calling for the circumstances of his death to be clarified and those responsible to be held accountable. Local media, however, reported that he died after swallowing drugs. Protesters blocked roads, burned tyres and threw stones at police.