Tunisian Recyclers Challenge Government Ban on Imports and Exports

Tunisian recyclers have held a sit-in to protest against the ban on the import and export of used tyres.

A group of rubber manufacturers and processors held an open sit-in in front of the headquarters of the General Directorate of Customs, to request the clearance of containers and trailers parked in Tunisian ports, which arrived in Tunisia before the customs decision to stop the import of used tyres.

The Group under the Confederation of Citizen Businesses of Tunisia (CONECT) asked the government to identify urgent solutions to enable these companies to obtain the necessary authorisations allowing them to resume their activity legally.

Read the full story on our website:

Tunisian Recyclers Challenge Government Ban on Imports and Exports