Five Years After Saied’s Power Grab, Tunisia Faces Resurging Grievances

Tunisians are once again voicing demands for “employment, freedom, and national dignity,” as protests erupt nationwide over water and electricity shortages, rising prices, and economic hardships. This unrest comes five years after President Kais Saied suspended parliament and assumed greater powers, which many initially supported as a response to political dysfunction. However, ongoing grievances and a crackdown on dissent have led to widespread frustration, exacerbated by unfulfilled economic promises and deteriorating public services.

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