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Mass Protest Against Crackdown On Freedoms And Economic Hardship In Tunis

Demonstrators march through a popular market under the slogan ''The people are hungry, the prisons are full'' in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 16, 2026. The demonstration, which includes human rights activists and civil society groups, is held to express concerns about perceived restrictions on freedoms and social and economic conditions. Participants also voice opposition to President Kais Saied's rule and his social and economic policies, calling for the release of political prisoners and critics of the president. (Photo by Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13713449
Date Taken	16 May 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto

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