Tunisians Describe Summer of Water and Power Shortages
Residents across Tunisia report frequent cuts to electricity and water, long queues for bottled water, and losses at poultry farms, as authorities and observers offer differing explanations for the crisis.
Millions of people in Tunisia experienced disruptions to water and electricity supplies this summer, according to accounts gathered by France 24's Observers team. Residents described frequent power and water cuts, long lines to obtain bottled water, and poultry farms affected by extreme heat.
France 24's Observers, a network of contributors who report on events in their communities, said the shortages reflect years of underinvestment in Tunisia's infrastructure.
Tunisian President Kais Saied has offered a different explanation for the disruptions, describing them as the result of what he called "deliberate and planned acts of sabotage," according to France 24.
The report did not specify further details on the scale of the sabotage allegations or provide additional data on the extent of the shortages nationwide.
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- Tunisians tell the story of their summer of shortages — France 24 — English
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