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1 January 2026

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#13057248

4 December 2025

A woman demonstrator holds a placard featuring the portrait of the imprisoned prominent opposition figure, Chaima Issa, 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, are 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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#13057234

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' 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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#13057257

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized in front of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of union leader Farhat Hached's assassination. The rally is followed by a march to his mausoleum. 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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#12962718

8 November 2025

Chaima Issa, a prominent human rights activist and leader of the National Salvation Front, an opposition coalition, poses for photos while holding a portrait of Jaouhar Ben Mbarek as she attends a press conference organized by the Coordination of the Families of Political Prisoners in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 7, 2025. The event aims to warn about the deteriorating health of Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, a law professor, prominent opposition figure, and leader of the National Salvation Front. Jaouhar Ben Mbarek receives an initial sentence of 18 years in prison in the widely known ''Conspiracy Against State Security'' case. On a wild hunger strike for a week from his prison cell, Jaouhar Ben Mbarek is in critical condition, according to his family members and lawyers. According to his lawyers, the hunger strike stems from what he perceives as the politicization of the judiciary and the ill-treatment he suffers in prison. He also protests the holding of his trial remotely, via videoconference.

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#12962721

8 November 2025

Chaima Issa, a prominent human rights activist and leader of the National Salvation Front, an opposition coalition, poses for photos as she attends a press conference organized by the Coordination of the Families of Political Prisoners in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 7, 2025, to warn about the deteriorating health of Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, a law professor, prominent opposition figure, and leader of the National Salvation Front. Jaouhar Ben Mbarek receives an initial sentence of 18 years in prison in what becomes widely known as the ''Conspiracy Against State Security'' case. On a wild hunger strike for a week from his prison cell, Jaouhar Ben Mbarek is in critical condition, according to his family members and lawyers. According to his lawyers, the hunger strike stems from what he perceives as the politicization of the judiciary and the ill-treatment he suffers in prison. He also protests the holding of his trial remotely, via videoconference.

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#11833125

4 December 2024

Under an agreement with the opposition, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdraw from the neighborhoods of Tal Rifaat and several nearby villages, along with their families and thousands of civilians, heading toward the Raqqa countryside. The agreement includes Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, and Umm Al-Qura, on December 2, 2024.

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#11833126

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833127

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833128

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833129

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833130

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833131

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833132

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833133

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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#11833134

4 December 2024

Under An Agreement With The Opposition, The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Withdrew From The Neighborhoods Of Tal Rifaat And Several Nearby Villages, Along With Their Families And Thousands Of Civilians, Heading Toward The Raqqa Countryside. The Agreement Included Tal Rifaat, Menagh, Sheikh Issa, And Umm Al-Qura. On December 2, 2024.

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