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Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down

Al Jazeera Friday 21 August 2026, 20:35 UTC 1 min read
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Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down NewsFeed Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave power. The protesters denounced power cuts and the rising cost of living. The march was organised by Nafas Movement, a new opposition group.

Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down NewsFeed Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave power. The protesters denounced power cuts and the rising cost of living. The march was organised by Nafas Movement, a new opposition group. Published On 21 Aug 2026
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