Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia’s Saied
Summary
Thousands of people protested in Tunisia’s capital against President Kais Saied, focusing on poor living conditions and limits on political freedoms. The protest was led by a major trade union and included various groups demanding the release of detained critics and better rights.Key Facts
- More than 3,000 people took part in the protest in Tunis, although exact numbers are not confirmed.
- The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), opposition parties, and civil groups organized the march.
- Protesters included lawyers, doctors, journalists, unemployed people, and political activists.
- They called for an end to restrictions on trade union rights and the release of government critics.
- Demonstrators expressed frustration with rising prices, shortages of goods, and poor public services.
- The protest was the largest against President Saied in years and recalled slogans from the 2011 Tunisian uprising.
- President Saied increased his powers after dissolving parliament and changing the constitution in 2022.
- Previous protests and strikes happened recently over economic issues and poor working conditions.
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