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Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied

Straits Times17 October 2026, 11:20 UTCTunisia

TUNIS, Oct 17 - Thousands of Tunisians joined the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years on Saturday, accusing him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy in a growing challenge to his rule.

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