Economy
Lack of Drinking Water Sparks New Protests in Tunisia
Discontent is rising among Tunisians as repression has increased since President Saied took office in 2019. Journalists, activists, and politicians critical of the government are frequently imprisoned. Amid unreliable electricity and water, Tunisians are protesting, especially due to a shortage of bottled water during an exceptionally hot summer. Hundreds gathered at Tunis’s dilapidated El Menzah stadium, symbolizing national decline. The Nafas movement, founded in spring, demands political freedoms and improved basic services. Economic hardship, repression, and poor infrastructure are driving many young people to consider leaving Tunisia.
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