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Oct 17, 2026

Thousands protest in Tunisia against President Kais Saied in largest demonstration in years

Thousands joined the largest protest in years against President Kais Saied in Tunis, accusing him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy, organized by the UGTT labor union and civil society groups.

Oct 17, 2026·5 sources

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▪On October 17, 2026, protester Yassine Gharseli traveled from Sfax to Tunis to demonstrate against recurring power and water cuts, stating that Tunisia was collapsing
▪In 2021 and 2022, Tunisian President Kais Saied seized broad powers, dissolved parliament, dismissed dozens of judges, and began ruling by decree in actions described by opponents as a coup
▪Protesters at the October 17, 2026 demonstration against President Kais Saied in Tunis raised banners highlighting widespread frustration over unemployment and pollution in Tunisia

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Democratic backsliding Economic crisis Arab Spring & political transitions

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