AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMass Protest: Thousands marched through Tunis on October 17 in the biggest anti-government rally in years, with unions, opposition parties and civil society groups demanding political freedoms, the release of detained critics and action on the cost-of-living crisis. Protesters also decried shortages, failing public services and President Kais Saied’s concentration of power. Press Freedom: Journalist Zied el-Heni faces terrorism-related charges over his reporting on leaked recordings; he could receive up to 20 years in prison. Reporters Without Borders condemned the case, warning it threatens protection of journalistic sources. Economic Strain: Unemployed graduates remain a visible sign of Tunisia’s deepening hardship. Many say their degrees have not brought work or a way out of poverty, while public frustration grows over jobs and living costs.
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