Tunisians Flood Streets to Protest President Saied’s ‘Open-Air Prison’ Rule

Hundreds of Tunisians marched in the capital to protest President Kais Saied’s increasingly authoritarian rule, marking the fourth anniversary of his power grab. Demonstrators carried portraits of political prisoners and symbolic cages, accusing Saied of turning Tunisia into an 'open-air prison.' Protesters demanded the release of jailed opposition figures, including Rached Ghannouchi, and called for an end to what they describe as a repressive regime. The protests reflect growing frustration with Saied’s consolidation of power and the shrinking space for political dissent. Many see little hope for a change in governance as the president continues to purge opponents and silence critics.