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#13065402

6 December 2025

A demonstrator holds up a placard featuring the portrait of Tunisian President Kais Saied with text in Arabic reading 'the President, the Opposition' during a mass march that brings together thousands of supporters of opposition parties across the political spectrum, human rights and civil society activists, and ordinary Tunisians in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 6, 2025, to protest under the banner ''Opposition Is Not A Crime.'' They decry what they call a growing crackdown on President Kais Saied's critics and opposition parties, as well as on civil liberties, individual rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom. Participants denounce what they describe as an increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial one-man rule by the Tunisian president. The crowd expresses solidarity with opposition figures imprisoned in connection with the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security,'' demanding their release. Under President Kais Saied's rule since 2021, Tunisia sees the dissolution of parliament, the dismissal of the government, the adoption of a new constitution, the dismissal of dozens of judges, the arrest of political opponents, critics, and journalists, while the activities of dozens of organizations are suspended.

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#13065312

6 December 2025

A demonstrator raises a placard featuring a hand-drawn portrait of the imprisoned lawyer and prominent opposition figure, Ayachi Hammami, with text in Arabic reading ''my friend'' during a mass march in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 6, 2025. The march brings together thousands of supporters of opposition parties across the political spectrum, human rights and civil society activists, and ordinary Tunisians to protest under the banner ''Opposition Is Not A Crime.'' They decry what they call a growing crackdown on President Kais Saied's critics and opposition parties, as well as on civil liberties, individual rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom. Participants denounce what they describe as an increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial one-man rule by the Tunisian president. The crowd expresses solidarity with opposition figures imprisoned in connection with the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security,'' demanding their release. Under President Kais Saied's rule since 2021, Tunisia sees the dissolution of parliament, the dismissal of the government, the adoption of a new constitution, the dismissal of dozens of judges, the arrest of political opponents, critics, and journalists, while the activities of dozens of organizations are suspended.

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#13065422

6 December 2025

Demonstrators hold up a large banner featuring the portrait of the arrested anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah, with text in Arabic reading 'release Saadia Mosbah, release Tunisia' during a mass march that brings together thousands of supporters of opposition parties across the political spectrum, human rights and civil society activists, and ordinary Tunisians, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 6, 2025, to protest under the banner ''Opposition Is Not A Crime,'' decrying what they call a growing crackdown on President Kais Saied's critics and opposition parties, as well as on civil liberties, individual rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom. Participants denounce what they describe as an increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial one-man rule by the Tunisian president. The crowd expresses solidarity with opposition figures imprisoned in connection with the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security,'' demanding their release. Under President Kais Saied's rule since 2021, Tunisia sees the dissolution of parliament, the dismissal of the government, the adoption of a new constitution, the dismissal of dozens of judges, the arrest of political opponents, critics, and journalists, while the activities of dozens of organizations are suspended.

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#13065423

6 December 2025

Demonstrators hold up large banners featuring portraits of arrested anti-racism women activists, including Saadia Mosbah and Sherifa Riahi, with text in Arabic reading 'release Tunisia' during a mass march in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 6, 2025. The march brings together thousands of supporters of opposition parties across the political spectrum, human rights and civil society activists, and ordinary Tunisians to protest under the banner ''Opposition Is Not A Crime.'' They decry what they call a growing crackdown on President Kais Saied's critics and opposition parties, as well as on civil liberties, individual rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom. Participants denounce what they describe as an increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial one-man rule by the Tunisian president. The crowd expresses solidarity with opposition figures imprisoned in connection with the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security,'' demanding their release. Under President Kais Saied's rule since 2021, Tunisia sees the dissolution of parliament, the dismissal of the government, the adoption of a new constitution, the dismissal of dozens of judges, the arrest of political opponents, critics, and journalists, while the activities of dozens of organizations are suspended.

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#13065316

6 December 2025

A woman demonstrator raises a sign with text referring to a series of speeches by the Tunisian president Kais Saied, reading in Arabic, ''he is a border guardian under Giorgia Meloni and he talks about collaboration with foreign powers,'' during a mass march that brings together thousands of supporters of opposition parties across the political spectrum, human rights and civil society activists, and ordinary Tunisians, in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 6, 2025, to protest under the banner ''Opposition Is Not A Crime,'' decrying what they call a growing crackdown on President Kais Saied's critics and opposition parties, as well as on civil liberties, individual rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom. Participants denounce what they describe as an increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial one-man rule by the Tunisian president. The crowd expresses solidarity with opposition figures imprisoned in connection with the case known as the ''conspiracy against state security,'' demanding their release. Under President Kais Saied's rule since 2021, Tunisia sees the dissolution of parliament, the dismissal of the government, the adoption of a new constitution, the dismissal of dozens of judges, the arrest of political opponents, critics, and journalists, while the activities of dozens of organizations are suspended.

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#13057230

4 December 2025

A banner with text in Arabic reading ''Unity among trade unionists and independence in their choices'' is displayed during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057247

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a large banner featuring an anonymous silhouette with text in Arabic reading ''freedom for all oppressed women and men, release Tunisia'' during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057249

4 December 2025

Demonstrators shout slogans while raising a large banner featuring an anonymous silhouette with text in Arabic reading ''freedom for all oppressed women and men, release Tunisia'' during a march organized by the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) heading towards the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13049737

2 December 2025

A protest banner reading ''DISERTIAMO IL RIARMO / NON C'E PACE SENZA LIBERAZIONE'' (Let's desert rearmament / There is no peace without liberation) is displayed in a square in Florence, Italy, on November 22, 2025. The display represents a public political protest focusing on peace, rearmament, and liberation, set against the backdrop of daily life in Florence.

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#13049740

2 December 2025

A protest banner reading ''Disertiamo il riarmo - Non c'e pace senza liberazione'' (We reject rearmament - Without liberation there can be no peace) is displayed on a street where several young people sit nearby in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 21, 2025. The banner calls for opposition to rearmament and links peace to liberation.

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#13049327

2 December 2025

A protest banner reading ''Disertiamo il riarmo - Non c'e pace senza liberazione'' (We reject rearmament - Without liberation there can be no peace) is displayed on a street where several young people sit nearby in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 21, 2025. The banner calls for opposition to rearmament and links peace to liberation.

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#13040304

30 November 2025

Demonstrators raise a large banner featuring an anonymous silhouette with text in Arabic reading ''freedom for all oppressed women and men, release Tunisia'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians, who denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13033838

28 November 2025

Red graffiti reading ''STOP MASS TOURISM'' and ''giu le mani da Firenze'' (hands off Florence) is displayed prominently on the light-colored wall of a building in the city center in Florence, Italy, on November 21, 2025. A purple hammer and sickle symbol is painted beneath the text. The graffiti serves as a form of activism and protest against the negative impacts of overtourism on local residents and the historic city's character.

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#13033839

28 November 2025

Red graffiti reading ''STOP MASS TOURISM'' and ''giu le mani da Firenze'' (hands off Florence) is displayed prominently on the light-colored wall of a building in the city center in Florence, Italy, on November 21, 2025. A purple hammer and sickle symbol is painted beneath the text. The graffiti serves as a form of activism and protest against the negative impacts of overtourism on local residents and the historic city's character.

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#13033840

28 November 2025

Red graffiti reading ''STOP MASS TOURISM'' and ''giu le mani da Firenze'' (hands off Florence) is displayed prominently on the light-colored wall of a building in the city center in Florence, Italy, on November 21, 2025. A purple hammer and sickle symbol is painted beneath the text. The graffiti serves as a form of activism and protest against the negative impacts of overtourism on local residents and the historic city's character.

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#12993058

16 November 2025

A phone displays text from a law regarding mob actions on the Illinois General Assembly website during a pro-immigrant protest outside of the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing and detention facility in Broadview, Illinois on November 15, 2025. A demonstrator read the law to law enforcement officials after riot police took formation in a line, an indication that they would be clearing the area.

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