Tunisian government in talks with civil society over austerity protests

236 views · Published 28 January 2018 · 2:06 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: CGTN · 2018 · News & Politics

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Tunisian authorities have begun talks with civil society groups, hoping to prevent the escalation of anti-austerity unrest. Protests erupted earlier this month after the announcement of the 2018 state budget, which increased the prices of food, energy and services. Civil society representatives are urging the government to act quickly to address the country's social and economic problems.

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