Police clash with protesters in Tunisian capital

Tunisian police used tear gas to disperse protesters in the suburbs of the capital Ettadhamen. Reuters reports.

The riots began after the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug trafficking. His family said he died of police violence and demanded an investigation.

Local media reported that he died after swallowing drugs.

Protesters blocked roads, burned tires and stoned police. The security forces responded with tear gas.

Earlier clashes occurred in the cities of Jebeniana and Agareb. In Sfax, students took to the action after the death of a classmate. They said the ambulance had been travelling for too long due to a lack of medical facilities.

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