Deadly Tunisia school wall collapse sparks outcry in nation's hinterland

Deadly Tunisia school wall collapse sparks outcry in nation's hinterland

The deaths of three Tunisian sixth-formers in a school wall collapse in the small inland town of Mezzouna has fuelled anger over underinvestment and neglect in the nation's hinterland.Since Monday's accident, angry residents have blocked roads leading to the town's National Guard post with burning tyres, as young men clashed repeatedly with security forces."We're asking for the most basic things: healthcare and education," said Najet Messaadi. "…

Four days after the collapse of a wall of the city's high school, which resulted in the death of three students, President Kais Saïed finally went to Mazzouna on 18 April, in the early morning. The accident provoked a wave of indignation around the cruel lack of maintenance of the establishments, while the question of State responsibility arose.