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Tunisians Protest for Freedom and Economy
Today, widespread protests took place in Tunisia, led by the General Tunisian Labour Union and civil organizations. The protesters carried slogans demanding the overthrow of the regime, respect for freedoms, and the release of political prisoners, amid worsening economic and social conditions. More than three thousand people participated in the march, which toured neighborhoods of the capital, amidst heavy security presence. They carried banners such as "The people want to overthrow the regime" and "Tunisia first." These protests occur within the context of a political dispute over President Qais Saeed's measures since July 2021, which included dissolving the parliament, restricting freedoms, threatening the independence of the judiciary, and exacerbating the economic crisis, rising unemployment, declining basic services, and increasing prices. The participating groups are calling for the release of prisoners and improvements in living conditions, while the government continues to rely on domestic financing to address the debt crisis and fiscal deficit.
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