"protest under lights"

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11 January 2026

Demonstrators light a flare as others raise a large banner depicting a composite face merging Tunisian President Kais Saied and former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, with text in Arabic stating, ''The arc of the revolution will not close,'' conveying the message that the two represent different faces of the same dictatorship--two sides of the same coin, during a popular march that brings together thousands of Tunisians, including opposition supporters, human rights activists, civil society members, and families of detained opposition figures in Tunis, Tunisia, on January 10, 2026. According to organizers, the march, taking place under the slogans ''Injustice Heralds Revolution'' and ''Revolutionary Mandate Against Tyranny,'' aims for the restoration of the spirit of the Tunisian Revolution and the defense of freedom and dignity, asserting that the revolution belongs to the people. Participants denounce an escalating crackdown on freedoms and rights, describing it as an injustice under President Kais Saied's rule. The march comes in response to President Kais Saied's claim that a pro-Saied rally on the revolution's 15th anniversary in December 2025 reflects a popular mandate, a claim that critics challenge due to limited and orchestrated turnout.

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11 January 2026

Demonstrators light a flare as others raise a large banner depicting a composite face merging Tunisian President Kais Saied and former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, with text in Arabic stating, ''The arc of the revolution will not close,'' conveying the message that the two represent different faces of the same dictatorship--two sides of the same coin, during a popular march that brings together thousands of Tunisians, including opposition supporters, human rights activists, civil society members, and families of detained opposition figures in Tunis, Tunisia, on January 10, 2026. According to organizers, the march, taking place under the slogans ''Injustice Heralds Revolution'' and ''Revolutionary Mandate Against Tyranny,'' aims for the restoration of the spirit of the Tunisian Revolution and the defense of freedom and dignity, asserting that the revolution belongs to the people. Participants denounce an escalating crackdown on freedoms and rights, describing it as an injustice under President Kais Saied's rule. The march comes in response to President Kais Saied's claim that a pro-Saied rally on the revolution's 15th anniversary in December 2025 reflects a popular mandate, a claim that critics challenge due to limited and orchestrated turnout.

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6 December 2025

Demonstrators light flares while raising large banners featuring portraits of imprisoned prominent opposition figures, including Ahmed Nejib Chebbi and Ayachi Hammami, 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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22 November 2025

Protesters light flares during a mass rally organized under the slogan ''March Against Injustice'' in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 22, 2025. The support committee for imprisoned former judge and lawyer Ahmed Souab organizes the protest to denounce President Kais Saied's policies. The demonstration brings together opposition political parties from across the spectrum, along with Gen Z activists, human rights groups, and civil society members dressed in black, to denounce what participants describe as President Saied's authoritarian and repressive rule. The Tunisian opposition, joined by local and international human rights groups, demands the release of political prisoners and condemns what they view as an assault on democracy, citing the erosion of institutions through an escalating crackdown on dissent, judicial independence, press freedom, and human rights. They warn that Saied's rule drives a broader democratic backslide.

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22 November 2025

Protesters light a smoke flare, releasing thick black smoke in front of the headquarters of the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT) in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 22, 2025, during a mass rally organized under the slogan ''March Against Injustice.'' Organized by the support committee for imprisoned former judge and lawyer Ahmed Souab, the protest denounces President Kais Saied's policies. The demonstration brings together opposition political parties from across the spectrum along with Gen Z activists, human rights groups, and civil society members dressed in black, denouncing what participants describe as President Saied's authoritarian and repressive rule. The Tunisian opposition, joined by local and international human rights groups, demands the release of political prisoners and condemns what they view as an assault on democracy, citing the erosion of institutions through an escalating crackdown on dissent, judicial independence, press freedom, and human rights. They warn that Saied's rule drives a broader democratic backslide.

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22 November 2025

Protesters light a smoke flare, releasing thick black smoke in front of the headquarters of the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT) in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 22, 2025, during a mass rally organized under the slogan ''March Against Injustice.'' Organized by the support committee for imprisoned former judge and lawyer Ahmed Souab, the protest denounces President Kais Saied's policies. The demonstration brings together opposition political parties from across the spectrum along with Gen Z activists, human rights groups, and civil society members dressed in black, denouncing what participants describe as President Saied's authoritarian and repressive rule. The Tunisian opposition, joined by local and international human rights groups, demands the release of political prisoners and condemns what they view as an assault on democracy, citing the erosion of institutions through an escalating crackdown on dissent, judicial independence, press freedom, and human rights. They warn that Saied's rule drives a broader democratic backslide.

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#12765866

17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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17 September 2025

People light candles and lamps in front of the Federal Parliament to pay tribute to those killed in the September 8 Gen-Z movement, which brings regime change in Nepal, on September 17, 2025. At least 73 people are killed in the violence that sweeps through the Himalayan nation. On September 17, the interim government under the Prime Ministership of Sushila Karki leads the cabinet to call for the observation of a national day of mourning with flags flying at half-mast.

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10 April 2025

Police officers surround a group of demonstrators participating in a sitting blockade during a nighttime protest in Leipzig, Germany, on March 21, 2022. Protesters remain seated in the middle of an intersection as officers monitor the scene under city lights.

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