14 demonstators killed in demonstations in Tunisia

14 Tunisians were killed in demonstations in the south of Tunisia.
High employment and high food prices plus the lack of freedom had forced Tunisians,not normally known for demonstrations,to demonstrate against the oppressive Tunisian regime.
The demonstrations took place last might in small towns of Thala and Kesserine.

The demonstrations began after a man set fire to himself on 17 December in Sidi Bouzid to protest against the police confiscating fruit and vegetables that he was selling without a permit.The president of Tunisia visited the man in hospital but tragically he died on Tuesday.
While another man is reported to have electrocuted himself as part of the protest.

Demonstrations are rare in Tunisia, where there are tight controls aimed at preventing dissent. The unrest has been linked to frustrations with the president and the ruling elite.
The recent events have provoked similar demonstrations in neighbouring Algeria.