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Tunisian Unrest Escalates Amid Strikes and Protests

12/18/2025

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  • Tunisian President Kais Saied faces growing unrest after supporters march in the capital and label opponents as traitors.
  • The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) announced a nationwide strike, signaling rising tensions amid inflation and shortages.
  • Critics accuse Kais Saied of authoritarianism, citing imprisonment of opposition leaders and a crackdown since 2021.
  • In Gabes, residents protest toxic emissions from industrial plants and demand closures.