Hundreds of Tunisian activists protested against President Kais Saied, declaring his rule an authoritarian regime that has created an open-air prison. They marked the fourth anniversary of his consolidation of power by marching in Tunis, chanting slogans like "The Republic is a large prison". Protesters demanded the release of jailed opposition leaders, showcasing portraits of political prisoners. Since Saied's 2021 actions, including suspending parliament and ruling by decree, critics view his governance as a coup leading towards authoritarianism. The protests emphasized a desire to restore democracy and free political detainees.
Hundreds of Tunisian activists have protested against President Kais Saied, calling his rule since 2021 an authoritarian regime that has turned the country into an open-air prison.
Protesters chanted the slogan, The Republic is a large prison, demanding the release of jailed opposition leaders, including Rached Ghannouchi and Abir Moussi.
On July 25, 2021, Saied suspended parliament, dismissed his prime minister, and invoked a state of emergency to begin ruling by decree.
Protesters called for the restoration of democracy and the release of political detainees, carrying symbols of repression including portraits of political prisoners and a cage.
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