IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see. Tunisians Protest Saied as Economic Crisis Deepens — Aug 20, 2026Pro-Taision protests in Tunis challenge President Kais Saied, demanding his resignation, a return to democracy, and the release of political prisoners as Tunisians confront deteriorating living costs, shortages of essentials, and weakened public services amid a scorching heatwave and disputed governance since 2021. The protests, led by new groups like Nafas, emphasize demands for better utilities, medicine access, and a restoration of freedoms, highlighting broader economic and political grievances.
