Kais Saied

Tunisia Protest: Violent protests against the government in Tunisia

On Saturday night, there was a fierce clash between the police and the public in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. During the violent demonstration, people pelted stones at the police. Along with this, petrol bombs were also thrown. Demonstrations erupted due to the death of a 24-year-old youth in police chase. The demonstration took place during the funeral of the young man. The demonstration is being done against President Kais Saied.

Oct 16, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

Tunisian President Kais Saied ousts government, puts democracy in crisis

The move came after a day of protests against the government and the biggest party in parliament, the moderate Islamist Ennahda, following a spike in COVID-19 cases and growing anger over chronic political dysfunction and economic malaise.

Jul 26, 2021, 12:54 PM IST