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Tunisia: march in Tunis demands better economic, social and rights conditions

Protesters in a street in Tunis
A protest in Tunis (file)

Madar (Tunis) - The Tunisian capital on Saturday saw a march organised by civil society organisations and associations, joined by several political parties, demanding better economic, social and rights conditions in the country.

The march set off from the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) under the slogan "Work, freedom, national dignity", passing through several streets of the capital before reaching Habib Bourguiba Avenue.

It drew representatives of nine organisations and associations, including the UGTT, the Bar Association, the Human Rights League and the journalists' union, as well as 11 political parties.

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