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Storyline3 outlets7 articlesFirst Jul 24 · 10:00 UTCLatest Aug 5 · 04:00 UTC

Tunisia's five-year crisis under Saied's rule

President Kais Saied consolidated power in July 2021 through a suspension of parliament and emergency measures, sparking widespread protests and economic deterioration that persist five years later. Tunisians continue demanding his resignation as civil liberties decline and economic conditions stagnate.

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