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Protesters gathered in the capital of Tunis for the second consecutive month to demand the removal of President Kais Saied and the restoration of democracy. Demonstrators, including activist Wissem Sghaier, expressed opposition to Saied’s rule by decree and called for the release of detained journalists, activists, and political figures. The unrest was driven by mounting economic hardships, including shortages of basic goods, rising costs of living, and deteriorating public services such as water and power. These protests expanded upon grievances stemming from Saied’s consolidation of power, which began with the 2021 suspension of parliament and subsequent dissolution of the legislative body.
On Thursday, activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied gathered in Tunis to protest his governance, demanding his departure and the restoration of democracy. Protesters cited concerns over "one-man rule," the detention of opposition figures and journalists, and the country's deteriorating economic conditions and public services. The demonstration occurred as citizens faced shortages of basic goods and medicines, with recent independent protests breaking out elsewhere over water and power cuts.
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