‘We’ve managed to keep Covid-19 under control in Tunisia,’ PM tells FRANCE 24
By France24
13 May 2020 |
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In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh discussed his country's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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