Thousands rally against Tunisia’s president five years after power grab
Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital demanding President Kais Saied's resignation five years after he suspended parliament. Protesters cited democratic backsliding, economic hardship, and political repression while reviving the 2011 revolution's slogan.
Large-scale demonstrations took place in Tunisia's capital as citizens called for the removal of President Kais Saied, marking five years since his suspension of parliament. The protesters invoked the iconic slogan from Tunisia's 2011 revolution, signaling continuity with the country's earlier pro-democracy movement while expressing discontent with the current political trajectory. The rally reflected widespread grievances regarding the erosion of democratic institutions, deteriorating economic conditions, and allegations of authoritarian governance under Saied's administration.
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