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Kais Saied
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Tunisia under Saied's authoritarian rule
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Latest: Tunisia judiciary loses independence under President Kais Saied
Since suspending parliament in July 2021, President Kais Saied has steadily centralized power in Tunisia. By 2026 the country’s democratic institutions show marked decline: Freedom House’s freedom score fell from 70 to 4
Tunisia opposition leader Ghannouchi prison health crisis
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Latest: Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi denied family and lawyer visits after prison collapse
Rached (Raşid) Ghannouchi, the elderly founder of Tunisia's Ennahda movement, has been detained since April 2023 on a life‑sentence that opponents deem politically motivated. In July 2026, his health deteriorated: he suf
France diplomatic protests over interference
3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated
Latest: Iran summons French ambassador Pierre Cochard over alleged interference after diplomats detained
In late July 2026, two separate diplomatic rows underscored mounting tensions between France and other states over alleged interference. On 24 July, Tunisia’s foreign ministry summoned French Ambassador Anne Guéguen aft
Tunisia under Saied: protests mark rule anniversary
2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated
Latest: Tunisian streets see massive protests on fifth anniversary of Saied's emergency rule
President Kais Saied’s 2021 constitutional takeover entrenched presidential power, persisting after his 2024 re‑election, while chronic shortages of water, electricity and medicines have repeatedly sparked street unrest.