In Tunisia, more than 300 people have been arrested overnight, as anger over the government's austerity measures spilled into the streets once more. <br/><br/>Police used tear gas against large crowds demonstrating against price rises affecting basic goods.<br/><br/>The army was deployed into towns across the country to protect government buildings, which have become targets. <br/><br/>Prrime Minister Youssef Chahed condemned acts of vandalism by the protesters, saying they are trying to weaken the state.
News On AIR | January 11, 2018 6:41 PM
Tunisia: More than 300 people arrested overnight