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[Mehmet Akif Turan - Anadolu Agency])   Demonstrators march through the streets of Tunis carrying placards and chanting slogans against President Kais Saied’s policies while calling for freedom of expression and the protection of rights and freedoms, on October 17, 2026 in Tunis, Tunisia. [Mehmet Akif Turan – Anadolu Agency]             Thousands of people protested against Tunisian President Kais Saied’s policies in Tunis on Saturday, calling for freedom of expression and the protection of civil liberties, Anadolu reports.  The demonstration began outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) and was organized by the union, civil society organizations and political parties. Protesters marched through the capital, chanting slogans opposing the government and demanding greater freedoms. They also called for Saied’s resignation. 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