Tunisia an ‘open-air prison’, say protesters at anti-President Saied march
Summary
Hundreds of people in Tunisia protested against President Kais Saied, accusing him of running an authoritarian government since 2021. The protest happened in the capital, Tunis, where people demanded the release of political leaders held in prison and criticized moves that they say restrict freedom and democracy in the country.Key Facts
- Tunisian activists protested in Tunis against President Kais Saied.
- Protesters say Saied's government has become authoritarian since 2021.
- They marked the protest on the anniversary of Saied's power consolidation on July 25, 2021.
- Protesters called for the release of jailed opposition leaders like Rached Ghannouchi and Abir Moussi.
- Many politicians, lawyers, and activists in Tunisia face long prison sentences.
- Critics describe Tunisia as an "open-air prison" due to the government's actions.
- Saied dissolved the Supreme Judicial Council in 2022, which the opposition says strengthened his control.
- July 25 also marks Tunisia's declaration as a republic, altering its historic significance according to some critics.
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