Tunisia | Accumulation of Frustrations and Anger

⚠️ Urgent Information — Flash Radio is following the evolution of this situation in real time Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital, Saturday 17 October 2025, to protest against President Kaïs Saïed, denouncing the deterioration of living conditions and the restrictions imposed on political freedoms. Beyond the number of protesters, which was still significant and could have been even larger if security forces had not blocked certain roads leading to the downtown area of Tunis, the authorities cannot ignore what has happened and continue with their policy of strictness and closure that have led to the current deadlock situation in the country, against the backdrop of an economic and social crisis and anger that is now affecting nearly all layers of society. ⏱️ 3 min read Recent facts and developments Ridha Kefi It should be noted that the protest march drew together militants and citizens from all political affiliations, for once united in a single wave of protest against the current government. It should also be noted that this march took place in a calm and disciplined manner, with protesters and security agents, who were very numerous, avoiding physical contact and clashes, unlike the demonstrations that took place on the same day in several cities in France, which were marked by violence, looting, destruction, fires, injuries among protesters and security forces, and over 1,200 arrests. Another lesson: the nine civil society organizations that called for a demonstration—supported by political parties, which were able to mobilize their militants and silence their doctrinal differences and political disputes—have shown a great capacity for mobilization. For once, liberals, nationalists, Islamists, and left-wing progressives marched together, side by side, perhaps estimating that the current blockade is