Tunisians march against inflation and president’s squeeze on dissent

Tunisians march against inflation and president’s squeeze on dissent
Members of the UGTT in a protest against president Kais Saied’s policies (Hassene Dridi/AP)

Thousands of people marched through Tunisia’s capital on Saturday, protesting against an expanding crackdown on opposition voices and a proposed lifting of subsidies for food and other goods.

The march organised by Tunisia’s powerful central trade union was the latest challenge to Tunisian president Kais Saied, whose leadership is prompting growing international concern.

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