Tunisian prosecutors opened an investigation on Thursday into the death of a young suspected cigarette smuggler who was shot by a customs officer in central Tunis. Videos showing a customs agent firing at a car were widely shared on social media on Wednesday evening. Members of Zeyani's family had gathered outside the hospital where he died, and several districts of the capital saw protests, according to media reports. The revolt that toppled Ben Ali was sparked by the self-immolation of a young street trader after his goods were seized by police. Anti-corruption watchdog I Watch condemned the security services, saying Zeyani's death was "a scene of barbarism and infamy that will haunt this police state".

Source: Ethiopian News September 08, 2022 17:41 UTC