Tunisia Faces Country-Wide Protests Over Utility Cuts During Heatwave
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Massive protests erupted across Tunisia on July 30 as citizens condemned widespread water and electricity cuts implemented by the government during an intense heatwave. The infrastructure failure is attributed to aging facilities and energy shortages linked to regional inflation. Demonstrators blocked roads in several cities, demanding immediate restoration of services. The government has blamed the cuts on excessive demand and fiscal constraints exacerbated by the ongoing regional conflict.
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