Thousands rally in Tunis against President Saied

Thousands of people protested against Tunisian President Kais Saied’s policies in Tunis on Saturday, calling for freedom of expression and the protection of civil liberties, Anadolu reports. The demonstration began outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) and was organized by the union, civil society organizations and political parties. Protesters marched through the capital, chanting slogans opposing the government and demanding greater freedoms. They also called for Saied’s resignation. Representatives and supporters of various political groups, including the People’s Movement, the Ennahda Movement and the National Salvation Front, joined the march. At a rally outside the municipal theater at the end of the march, UGTT Secretary-General Salah Eddine Salmi said that if the authorities sidelined dialogue, the […]