The streets in Tunisia's capital were on fire late Monday as hundreds of young people clashed with police.

Protests erupted days after the 10 year anniversary off the Arab spring that was sparked when a fruit seller set himself on fire and inspired a wave of revolt across North Africa and the Middle East.

In Tunisia, it brought democracy, but little material game anger has been growing over joblessness and poor state services.

Around 300 young men confronted police in the capital's at a diamonds district, and violence followed in several Tunisian cities.

It's uncertain whether demonstrations will last without clear political leadership or backing from major political parties.

The crowd and at a diamond chanted no slogans on Monday as they clashed with police.

But a recently graduated young protester who spoke to Reuters said the goal was to expose their daily struggles calling for jobs and dignity.

Tunisia was headed toward an economic crisis even before the global health crisis.