Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Tunisian Protests: Citizens Decry 'Open-Air Prison' Under Saied
A group of people in Tunisia are very unhappy with their president, Kais Saied.
They marched in the capital city to show they disagree with his choices.
They say he's become an authoritarian leader, meaning he has a lot of power and doesn't listen to others.
They believe Tunisia is like a big prison because many people who disagree with the president are arrested and put in jail.
They are calling for the release of these people, including politicians and journalists, and want more democracy.
The protests happened on the anniversary of when the president changed how the country was run.
Tunisians protested against President Kais Saied, denouncing his rule.
Protesters marched along Habib Bourguiba Avenue, chanting slogans.
The demonstrations marked the fourth anniversary of Saied's power grab in 2021.
Protesters demanded the release of jailed opposition leaders, journalists, and activists.
Saied's opponents claim that Tunisia has become an 'open-air prison' due to mass arrests.
- Who
- Hundreds of Tunisian activists protested against President Kais Saied.
- What
- Protests against President Kais Saied's rule.
- When
- Protests occurred, marking the fourth anniversary of Saied's power grab in 2021.
- Where
- Tunis, Tunisia, specifically along Habib Bourguiba Avenue.
- Why
- To denounce Saied's rule as authoritarian and demand the release of political prisoners.
Opposition View
Presidential Stance
Authoritarianism vs. Accountability
Opposition View
President Saied's actions have led to authoritarianism, mass arrests, and politically motivated trials, suppressing dissent.
Presidential Stance
President Saied claims he does not interfere in the judiciary, and no one is above accountability.
- Location
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Event
- Protests
- Target
- President Kais Saied
- Slogan
- "The Republic is a large prison"
- Main Demand
- Release of political prisoners
- Notable Figures Imprisoned
- Rached Ghannouchi, Abir Moussi