General strike shuts down Tunisia’s Gabes over pollution crisis
Summary
A general strike in Gabes, Tunisia, stopped daily activities as residents protested pollution from a chemical plant. People blame this plant for health issues and environmental damage. The protest is a significant challenge for President Kais Saied, who has criticized past governments for the crisis.Key Facts
- A general strike shut down Gabes, a southern city in Tunisia, due to pollution protests.
- Shops, schools, and public places closed as part of the strike led by the UGTT labor union.
- Protesters blame a state-run chemical plant for pollution causing health problems.
- Demonstrators demanded the plant's closure, criticizing its environmental impact.
- President Kais Saied called the situation an "environmental assassination."
- The chemical plant has been in operation since 1972 and produces fertilizers.
- Over 200 people were recently hospitalized with breathing problems due to gas exposure.
- The Tunisian government previously promised to reduce the plant's operations but has recently increased production.
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