Gabes, a coastal city in Tunisia, is currently experiencing a general strike due to a prolonged industrial dispute concerning a chemical plant located near the city’s waterfront. Residents have expressed significant concerns about potential health risks associated with the plant’s emissions, impacting the local community’s well-being. The strike, initiated by environmental groups, involves workers and community members demanding the immediate closure of the facility. Negotiations between the government and the plant operator are ongoing, with the city council emphasizing the need for a sustainable industrial approach to safeguard public health and livelihoods.
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