Gabes

Gabes is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia.

Protesters carry placards and chant slogans as they march in the southern city of Gabes
Tunisia
MENA
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Tunisia court blocks closure of factory blamed for pollution

The facility in the city of Gabes emits sulphur gases, nitrogen and fluorine, according to an audit last July for the African Development Bank

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 February, 2026
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Tunisia
Environment
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Tunisians revive protests over state chemical plant pollution

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 December, 2025
Protesters carry placards and chant slogans as they march in the southern city of Gabes on October 31, 2025 demanding the dismantling of the state-run phosphate processing plant. (Photo by FETHI BELAID/AFP via Getty Images)
Tunisia
Environment
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Tunisians rally as court mulls factory suspension over pollution

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 November, 2025
Protesters carry placards and chant slogans as they march in the southern city of Gabes on October 21, 2025. (Photo by MOHAMED KHALIL/AFP via Getty Images)
Tunisia
Environment
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Hundreds protest in Tunis over worsening pollution crisis

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 October, 2025