"governmental bearings"

#13057238

4 December 2025

A female demonstrator shows her hand bearing the text ''Free Abir'' (Abir refers to Abir Moussi, the lawyer and prominent opposition figure who is imprisoned) 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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#13057244

4 December 2025

A demonstrator raises a scarf bearing the UGTT union logo 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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#13057250

4 December 2025

A female demonstrator shows her hand bearing the text ''Free Abir'' (Abir refers to Abir Moussi, the lawyer and prominent opposition figure who is imprisoned) during 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, 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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#13057232

4 December 2025

Demonstrators hold Tunisian flags and stand next to a banner bearing text in Arabic: ''Do not infringe on individual and public freedoms'' 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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#13005467

19 November 2025

A young female doctor raises a sign bearing a caricature with text in Arabic, ''Work and shut up,'' during a rally organized by the Tunisian Organisation of Young Doctors (OTJM) as part of a nationwide strike. This event brings together hundreds of young doctors near Tunisia's Parliament building in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 19, 2025. Young doctors demand the implementation of the agreement signed with the Health Ministry last July. The rally coincides with a parliamentary session debating the Ministry of Health's budget as part of the 2026 Finance Law. In July, the Tunisian Organisation of Young Doctors reaches an agreement with the Ministry of Health to secure better working conditions for young doctors, especially residents, ensure payment of long-overdue on-call allowances and salaries, an increase in allowances, as well as improvement of public healthcare.

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#13005474

19 November 2025

A young female doctor raises a sign bearing a caricature with text in Arabic, ''24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Tough luck,'' during a rally organized by the Tunisian Organisation of Young Doctors (OTJM) as part of a nationwide strike. This event brings together hundreds of young doctors near Tunisia's Parliament building in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 19, 2025. Young doctors demand the implementation of the agreement signed with the Health Ministry last July. The rally coincides with a parliamentary session debating the Ministry of Health's budget as part of the 2026 Finance Law. In July, the Tunisian Organisation of Young Doctors reaches an agreement with the Ministry of Health to secure better working conditions for young doctors, especially residents, ensure payment of long-overdue on-call allowances and salaries, an increase in allowances, as well as improvement of public healthcare.

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#12669333

24 August 2025

Several flags bearing the faces of political figures are waved during a recruitment process in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on August 23, 2025. Venezuelan government authorities carry out recruitment activities targeting citizens and public officials as part of the homeland defense plan. The United States deploys three destroyers and an amphibious squadron near Venezuela under orders from Donald Trump, in an operation against drug trafficking. Caracas denounces the action as an attempt at ''regime change'' and mobilizes 4.5 million militiamen.

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#12458436

10 June 2025

Armed security personnel and Austrian military soldiers stand guard outside the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria, on June 9, 2025. The building, located on Helferstorferstrasse, is under heightened security as it prepares for high-level meetings and diplomatic activity.

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#12458437

10 June 2025

Armed security personnel and Austrian military soldiers stand guard outside the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria, on June 9, 2025. The building, located on Helferstorferstrasse, is under heightened security as it prepares for high-level meetings and diplomatic activity.

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#12458438

10 June 2025

Armed security personnel and Austrian military soldiers stand guard outside the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria, on June 9, 2025. The building, located on Helferstorferstrasse, is under heightened security as it prepares for high-level meetings and diplomatic activity.

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#12403714

24 May 2025

A large banner bearing the image of Ahmed Souab and reading ''free Ahmed Souab'' is seen during a symbolic visiting room organized by the family of lawyer and former judge Ahmed Souab to support him in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 23, 2025. The event brings together dozens of activists, artists, civil society members, journalists, and representatives of human rights organizations who come to show their solidarity. Ahmed Souab, known for his opposition to Tunisian President Kais Saied, is detained on terrorism charges after publicly denouncing the severity of the sentences handed down in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case. He is part of the legal team defending several prominent political figures who are sentenced to lengthy prison terms in the same case at the first instance.

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#12403720

24 May 2025

Young demonstrators wear T-shirts bearing the image of Ahmed Souab and attend a symbolic visiting room organized by the family of lawyer and former judge Ahmed Souab to support him and show their solidarity in Tunis, Tunisia, on May 23, 2025. Ahmed Souab, known for his opposition to Tunisian President Kais Saied, is detained on terrorism charges after publicly denouncing the severity of the sentences handed down in the so-called ''conspiracy against state security'' case. He is part of the legal team defending several prominent political figures who are sentenced to lengthy prison terms in the same case at the first instance.

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#12373456

16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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#12373457

16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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#12373458

16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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#12373459

16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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