Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital against President Kais Saied, citing concerns over arrests and economic difficulties. The demonstrators accused Saied of undermining freedoms and failing to address the country's economic crisis. They called for an end to one-man rule and criticized the government's crackdown on dissent.
- ▪Protesters accused President Kais Saied of undermining freedoms and worsening the economic crisis.
- ▪The demonstration was held under the slogan: 'The people are hungry and prisons are full'.
- ▪Tunisia is experiencing economic strain with rising prices and shortages of essential goods.
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Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strainSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 17, 2026, 01:23 AMUpdated May 17, 2026, 01:23 AMTUNIS, May 16 - Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President Kais Saied, accusing him of undermining freedoms and presiding over a worsening economic and social crisis.The protest was held under the slogan: "The people are hungry and prisons are full".Demonstrators called for an end to one-man rule and carried banners denouncing arrests of politicians, journalists and civil society figures, amid concerns of a widening crackdown on dissent.Protesters also criticised what they said was Saied's failure to tackle the economic crisis, while using the judiciary and police to…
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