AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProtests vs. Saied: Hundreds of Tunisians rallied in central Tunis, demanding President Kais Saied’s departure and the restoration of democracy, as anger grows over “one-man rule,” repression, medicine shortages, and rising living costs. Utilities crisis: The demonstrations were fueled by extreme heat driving record electricity demand, STEG rationing, and power cuts that disrupt water pumping—leaving many queuing for potable water amid “thirst” and “darkness.” New opposition push: The Nafas movement, launched in May to unite parties and independents beyond Saied’s traditional opponents, mobilized the crowd and called for the release of jailed politicians, journalists, and activists. Libya political track (regional spillover): In Tunis, UNSMIL said a mini-meeting advanced the UN roadmap’s first steps—forming the High National Elections Commission and amending election laws—while a UN-backed committee initialled a draft final agreement to move Libya toward elections. Detention and solidarity: The Global Sumud Flotilla said a steering committee member in Tunisia, Wael Nawar, has started a hunger strike over preventive detention, alongside three other “Four of Sumud” activists. Migration pressure (Tunisia as transit): Reuters reported at least 13 people missing after a migrant boat sank off Tunisia en route to Italy, with two survivors rescued.
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