02/06/2023 16:44 (UTC)

Protest against plastic bag ban in Tunisia

Tunis, Jun 2 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Mohamed Messara) Plastic factory workers demonstrated Friday in Tunis against the Environment Ministry's decision to ban plastic bags.

The protest took place in front of the ministry's headquarters in a rally organised by the Professional Association of Plastic Manufacturers, a body that called on the Tunisian authorities to suspend a government decree banning their production, distribution and storage in the country's domestic market.

FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST BY PLASTIC BAG FACTORY WORKERS IN TUNISIA AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY'S DECISION TO BAN PLASTIC BAGS.

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Date: 02/06/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Environmental issue
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 101 seconds
Reference: 7001269463
Relevance: Normal