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Tunisians Protest Kais Saied Over Water, Power, Democracy
8/21/2026
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- President Kais Saied faced protests demanding his resignation and a return to democracy.
- Demonstrators displayed signs decrying thirst and darkness amid water shortages and power outages.
- Former lawmaker Samir Ben Amor said Tunisians live in humiliation without water, electricity or freedom.
- Opposition leader Ezzeddine Hazgui said Tunisia lacks state institutions and is ruled by an indifferent man.
