Hundreds Arrested in Tunisia After ‘Facade Democracy’ Protests
- Demonstrations on revolution’s 10th anniversary turn violent
- Political deadlock and bickering have fueled Tunisians’ anger
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Tunisian police arrested hundreds of people at protests that have erupted in recent days over the government’s failure to redress economic and political grievances that ignited the Arab Spring uprisings a decade ago.
The army has deployed troops in several cities, including the capital, Tunis, to halt the looting of shops and banks and attacks on public buildings.