Tunisia: Calm Restored to Northwest Town Following Night of Riots

27 February 2012

Order has been restored in Bousalem, a district in the state of Jendouba - located in northwestern Tunisia - after riots flared-up in the region last night.

Our correspondent in the area reported that the police station of Bousalem was burned last night by a group of angry locals. The incident is thought to have been committed in protest of the government's perceived inaction in addressing the critical situation facing the citizens of Bousalem following recent flooding.

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