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Clashes erupt in Tunisia after deaths allegedly linked to police

TUNIS: Clashes between protesters and police erupted in two Tunisian towns after the deaths of men in incidents locals say involved security forces, media reported Friday. In Ettadhamen, a suburb of the capital Tunis, protesters burned tires and blocked roads overnight following the death of a young man the day before, according to reports. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, media said. Radio station Mosaique FM reported that the man was beaten by police officers du