In the northern town of Tissa, authorities on Saturday prevented journalists from covering a protest called by the “Committee for Dignity,” seizing equipment from media representatives before dispersing demonstrators demanding better social services, particularly in health care.
Local officials confiscated the phone and microphone of a Hespress photographer, along with devices from other reporters, before eventually returning them after security forces had cleared the square.
The protest had been banned in advance by the town’s pasha, who argued that organizers failed to meet the legal requirements for public gatherings.
Police sealed off Horse Square, where the event was due to take place, and moved to disperse those who managed to gather nearby and chant slogans.
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