Protestors are expected to redouble their protests after prayers tomorrow against government cost-cutting measures.

Government says the riots in Tunisia are being used as a pretext for theft and looting.

Prime Minister Yussef Chahed vows to pursue the vandals responsible for robbing and trashing shops.

He says they’re using the demonstrations as a cover for their criminal activities.

Protests began when austerity measures, including an increase in the petrol price, went into effect in the New Year.

A 43-year-old man was killed in clashes in Tebourba west of the capital Tunis.

Demonstrators are demanding a return to 2017 prices, scrapping the 2018 Budget and employment for at least one person in every poor family

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