
Gabes at a Crossroads: Pollution, Protests, and Government Inaction
Published on: Oct. 21, 2025, 10:06 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
In Gabes, southern Tunisia, tens of thousands participated in a general strike demanding the closure of a state chemical plant blamed for severe pollution. The protests challenge President Kais Saied amid an economic crisis. Locals demand action as health problems increase, while environmental assessments highlight ongoing violations.