Tunisian Footballer's Fiery Protest Ends in Tragedy

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Tunisian Footballer's Fiery Protest Ends in Tragedy
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Tunisian footballer Nizar Issaoui died after setting himself on fire in protest against police injustice. Issaoui was accused of terrorism by police after complaining about the high price of bananas. His death has sparked protests in Tunisia, reminiscent of the Arab Spring uprisings. The country is facing its worst crisis in a generation, with inflation and food scarcity on the rise.

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