Abderrazek Lacheheb, 35, died early Tuesday in Agareb, in the Sfax region on the central coast, after security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters. On Wednesday, thousands walked through the town chanting: "We have a right to a dignified life! Security forces once again deployed heavily and used tear gas to prevent them from reaching the site. "In the last 24 hours we've seen security forces protecting trash and crushing citizens, crushing residents' rights to life, a healthy environment and a dignified life," he said. The wider Sfax region has been gripped by weeks of protests over the rubbish crisis, which has seen trash pile up in the streets.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 11, 2021 10:16 UTC