Tunisia rocked by protests over price rises

Protesters across Tunisia have rallied for a third successive night, as anger over the government's austerity measures spilled over into unrest. 

Police used tear gas against large crowds demonstrating against price rise affecting basic goods.  

Prime Minister Youssef Chahed condemned acts of vandalism by the protesters, saying they were trying to weaken the state. 

Nearly 240 people held. One person has died with 49 police officers have been injured. 

Protests have taken place in at least 10 different areas, including the capital, Tunis, in the last few days.  The protests began peacefully last week, but escalated on Monday evening.  

The government has accused the demonstrators of torching police cars and attacking officials.

SOURCE: BBC
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