Tunisian demo turns violent

11/07/12 07:36 CET

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In Tunisia, a demonstration against job cuts in the public sector turned violent on Tuesday.

Witnesses said a group of protesters went on a looting rampage in the city of Kasserine.

Security forces reportedly refused to intervene even when a mob entered the town hall to abuse those workers who had refused to strike.

More about: Clashes and riots, Financial Crisis, Tunisia, Urban violence

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