(CNN) Tunisia has announced a raft of social reforms following anti-austerity protests which broke out across the North African country earlier this month. The reforms, which include free medical aid for unemployed youth, come in the wake of demonstrations that began January 1. Following a meeting at the presidential palace on Saturday, Social Affairs Minister Mohamed Trabelsi announced reforms aimed at providing relief for the economically disadvantaged, according to state news agency TAP. While the reforms address concerns of the poor, they do not effectively change the 2018 budget legislation -- which many had protested against. -- sprang up at the start of the year and is now using social media to rally opposition to price hikes.

Source: CNN January 14, 2018 12:11 UTC