Hundreds protest in Tunis demanding President Kais Saied resign

Hundreds of Tunisians gathered in the streets of Tunis on Thursday, demanding that President Kais Saied step down. The protest, organized by a coalition of opposition parties and civil society groups, was held in front of the presidential palace and other key civic sites. Demonstrators carried placards calling for Saied’s resignation and a return to democratic governance.

President Saied, who came to power in 2019, has faced criticism for actions that many view as eroding Tunisia’s democratic institutions, including the dissolution of parliament in 2021 and the expansion of executive powers. The Thursday demonstration follows a series of earlier protests and legal challenges that have highlighted growing public discontent with Saied’s administration and its perceived authoritarian drift.

Authorities have deployed security forces to manage the crowds, and the government has stated that it will engage in dialogue with opposition leaders. The protests underscore the continuing political tension in Tunisia and signal that calls for Saied’s resignation remain a significant element of the country’s evolving democratic landscape.