Thousands of Tunisians protest against President Saied

Summary

Thousands of Tunisians protested in Tunis on Saturday, in what The Straits Times describes as the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years. Protesters accused him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy, while Al Jazeera reports that unions and opposition groups rallied over poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   17 Oct 2026, 11:20 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that thousands joined the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years, accusing him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy.

2. Al Jazeera

   17 Oct 2026, 14:57 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that unions and opposition groups rallied against poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.