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2026-10-17 · Aljazeera

Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia’s Saied

Thousands of Tunisians have marched through the capital to protest against President Kais Saied, worsening living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms. The latest demonstration in Tunis on Saturday was led by the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), an influential trade union federation, alongside opposition parties and civil society organisations. It was the largest protest against Saied in years, bringing together political opponents whose longstanding divisions have weakened their ability to challenge his rule. The AFP news agency reported that more than 3,000 people were on the march, but the total could not be independently confirmed.

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