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Protests Erupt in Gabes Over Toxic Plant Fumes
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- Protests in Gabes intensified after demonstrators stormed the Tunisian Chemical Group phosphate plant.
- More than 120 people, including children, were hospitalized due to toxic fumes.
- Residents blame the plant for respiratory issues and ongoing hospitalizations.
- President Kais Saied called for urgent repairs and a pollution-free future, but residents remain skeptical due to unfulfilled past commitments.
