Protests Resurface in Tunisia After 16 Years
The protests have returned to the Tunisian streets after 16 years since the revolution, with renewed demonstrations in Ben Guerdane, southeastern Tunisia, for the third consecutive night. These protests, which followed the tragedy of a migrant boat capsizing off the coast of El J directives, reflect a deep social, economic, and political crisis in the country. They also evoke longstanding revolutionary questions related to marginalization, unemployment, and dignity—particularly in border regions that rely on trade with Libya and lack sustainable development. Activists and politicians see the crisis as rooted in the absence ofjob opportunities, weak investment, and declining economic conditions, compounded by accumulated political challenges—especially after the measures of July 25, 2021, which expanded presidential powers and diminished the role of Parliament. This has led to increased criticism over restrictions on freedoms and the lack of social justice, while the country continues to face a profound economic crisis alongside security and political challenges.
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