October 17 Protest in Tunis | Will Opposition Be Heard?

⚠️ Urgent Update — Flash Radio is following this situation in real time. A protest march is planned for this Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Tunis, organized by national organizations and political parties of different affiliations. The march, under the slogan 'Tunisia First, the People First,' aims to protest against the worsening economic, social, and political situation and the concentration of power in the executive branch, while demanding respect for rights and freedoms and the release of political prisoners and detainees. (Photo archive: Anti-Saïed demonstration on August 20, 2026). ⏱️ 2 minutes to read Recent facts and developments Latif Belhedi The march was decided and announced on September 29, following a meeting of the main national organizations: the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH), and the Tunisian Bar Association Council (Coat), which had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 for their role in the success of the national dialogue, which had previously saved the country from a serious political crisis. It received support from several other organizations, such as the National Tunisian Journalists' Syndicate (SNJT), as well as political parties of various affiliations, whose members will have to march without displaying their party allegiance, a way to mute doctrinal and political differences and present the face of a united opposition facing the dangers threatening the country. This march is not the first of its kind; it follows several others that stemmed from the same observation: the deterioration of the overall situation in the country marked by declining purchasing power, rising unemployment, and increasing precariousness among significant segments of the population. Without forgetting the degradation of public services (health, education, and transport) and concerns about public and individual freedoms, notamm