Tunisia was gripped Saturday and Sunday by chaotic scenes as anger mounts over economic hardship. More than 600 people were arrested after the of riots in several Tunisian cities and troops have been deployed in some regions, officials said Monday. Violent protests broke out in at least six Tunisian cities, including the capital Tunis and […]
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Tindouf camps shaken by violent clashes between a Sahrawi tribe’s factions
Violent clashes occurred Saturday evening within the Polisario-run Tindouf camps. The confrontations opposed members of two factions of the Rguibat tribe, causing serious material damage. The violent clashes in the so-called “Smara” camp opposed Ahl Lahcen Ouhmad and Oulad Moussa factions of the Rguibat tribe. According to concordant sources and videos relayed on social networks, […]
Unemployed youth clash with security forces in southeastern Algeria
The province of El Oued in southeastern Algeria was rocked by violent clashes between disenchanted youth demanding jobs and better living conditions and Algerian security forces. The clashes take place in a climate of uncertainty in Algeria where the government failed to use the oil mantra to develop the long-neglected south. The protesters in the […]