Tunisian Police Block Jobseekers’ ‘Dignity March’ From Entering Capital

Tunisian police prevented unemployed protesters taking part in the “Dignity March” from entering the capital, where they hoped to meet President Kais Saied.

The marchers were seeking to bring their concerns directly to the president. Police blocked their entry into Tunis, preventing them from proceeding as planned.

Representatives of the march instead met with a presidential aide, but expressed disappointment with the outcome of those talks.

According to the representatives, the aide offered no definitive answers, leaving the marchers without the clear response they had sought from the presidency.