Thousands of protesters gathered in Tunis calling for the 'fall of the regime' five years after President Kais Saied suspended parliament, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- Thousands rallied in Tunis, according to Al Jazeera.
- The protests marked five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
- Demonstrators called for the 'fall of the regime'.
- Protesters demanded that Saied step down.
Thousands of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital, Tunis, to mark the fifth anniversary of the day President Kais Saied suspended parliament, according to Al Jazeera.
Demonstrators called for the ‘fall of the regime’ as they demanded that Saied leave office, Al Jazeera reported.
The rally took place five years since Saied suspended the country’s parliament, a period Al Jazeera describes as emergency rule.
Why it matters
The demonstrations point to continuing public opposition in Tunisia five years after the president suspended parliament, according to Al Jazeera.
Frequently asked questions
What are Tunisians protesting?
Protesters are marking five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and are calling for the 'fall of the regime' and for Saied to step down, according to Al Jazeera.
Where did the protests take place?
The demonstrations took place in Tunis, the capital, where thousands rallied, according to Al Jazeera.
When did President Saied suspend parliament?
According to the reporting, the protests mark five years since Saied suspended parliament, placing the original action five years before the July 2026 anniversary.