Hundreds protest in Tunisia over water and power shortages

Hundreds of Tunisians demonstrated in the capital on August 20, 2026, against President Kais Saied's government over severe water shortages and power cuts. Protesters carried signs expressing their grievances over essential services.

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Hundreds of Tunisians protest against government, water shortages

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Hundreds of Tunisians on Thursday demonstrated in the capital against President Kais Saied and issues including power cuts and drinking water shortages. Protesters held up signs complaining of "thirst" and "darkness", in reference to an ongoing scarcity of drinking water and major electricity outages as the country grapples with high temperatures. "Today, the Tunisian people are living in humiliat

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