Tunisia: Opposition protests against president amid economic discontent

Source: Reuters

“Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of ​democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political ‌and economic discontent. Hundreds of protesters said they reject ‘one-man rule’ and ‘a slide towards dictatorship,’ and urged the release of jailed opposition figures, activists and journalists. A similar demonstration took place last month, coinciding ​with the anniversary of measures by Saied on July 25, 2021, when ​he dismissed the government and later dissolved the elected parliament and ⁠began governing by decree.” (08/20/26)

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/tunisia-opposition-protests-against-president-amid-economic-discontent-2026-08-20/