New opposition group plans protest in Tunisia after extreme heat-driven power and water cuts
Summary
Tunisia is facing a severe summer heat wave that has caused power and water shortages, leading to public anger. A new opposition group called Nafas has planned a protest in the capital, Tunis, to demand political change and better government services.Key Facts
- Tunisia has experienced extreme heat with temperatures up to 50°C (122°F).
- High temperatures have increased electricity use, causing power cuts in many areas.
- Power shortages have also affected water pumping, worsening water supply problems.
- The Nafas movement is a new opposition group formed in May that includes multiple political parties and independent activists.
- Nafas opposes President Kais Saied’s government and calls for an end to what they see as government failure and injustice.
- A recent Nafas protest included many first-time political protesters and young people, some influenced by social media.
- Tunisia has had political turmoil since President Saied suspended parliament and tightened his control in 2021.
- Protest slogans have grown stronger, echoing the language used in Tunisia’s 2011 Arab Spring uprising.
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