Tunisian President Kais Saied

Tunisian President Kais Saied

Demonstrators take part in a protest led by the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), demanding the restoration of democracy and denouncing mounting restrictions on freedoms, intensifying pressure on President Kais Saied amid a deepening economic and political crisis, in Tunis, Tunisia, 17 October, 2026. REUTERS

Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied

Protesters chanted: "No fear, power belongs to the people!" and "The prisons are full, ​people are hungry!".

Demonstrators hold flags and signs during a protest against President Kais Saied in Tunis, Tunisia September 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui

Tunisians protest against president ahead of election

Supporters of the Tunisian Free Destourian Party wave national flags and raise placards during a demonstration against President Kais Saied in the capital Tunis, on October 15, 2022.— AFP

Tunisian protesters denounce 'coup', demand president's removal

Tunisian President Kais Saied takes the oath of office in Tunis, Tunisia, October 23, 2019. Photo :Reuters

How Tunisia's president has tightened his grip

Demonstrators carry flags during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of governing powers, in Tunis, Tunisia, September 26, 2021. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Tunisia's Saied unpicks young 'Arab Spring' democracy

Demonstrators carry flags and banners during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of governing powers, in Tunis, Tunisia, October 10, 2021. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Thousands protest against Tunisia leader with government awaited

Demonstrators carry flags during a protest against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of governing powers, in Tunis, Tunisia, September 26, 2021. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Tunisians protest against president's power grab as opposition deepens