Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent

France 24 Friday 21 August 2026, 09:38 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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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. FRANCE 24's Lilia Blaise reports.

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