Police and fans were injured in clashes during the Tunis derby between
arch-rivals Club Africain and Esperance Sportive de Tunis on Sunday, the interior
ministry said.
Police used tear gas following confrontations with Club Africain
supporters at the Rades Olympic stadium, in the suburbs of Tunis.
“More than 10 police and security agents were injured,” the interior
ministry said in a statement. “A group of people believed to have been involved
in the violence have been arrested.” CA president Slim Riahi blamed
“provocation” by security staff towards supporters during the match which
Esperance won 2-0.
“It’s a scandal,” he told local radio. Interior Ministry
spokesman Yasser Mesbah insisted security officials “had been targeted”
by
violent fans, with his office publishing photos of ripped up seats and bottles
strewn across the pitch. “We have a problem of morals and mentality,” said
Sports Minister Majdouline Cherni, referring to violent episodes during
football matches in recent months in Tunisia.
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