Event Brief
Tunisians protest Saied over arrests and economic strain
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: Hundreds of Tunisians protested in Tunis against President Kais Saied over arrests and worsening economic conditions.
WHO: Hundreds of Tunisians
WHAT: Protested against President Kais Saied over arrests and economic and social crisis.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
WHERE: Tunis
WHY: They accused Saied of undermining freedoms and presiding over a worsening economic and social crisis.
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