Thousands of protesters marched in Tunisia, denouncing President Kais Saied's rule and what they described as a slide into authoritarianism. Demonstrators carried portraits of political prisoners and a cage symbolizing the perceived suppression of political life. The march highlights growing discontent with Saied's consolidation of power since 2021, when he suspended parliament and dismissed the government. Critics accuse him of stifling dissent and undermining democratic institutions, turning the country into an 'open-air prison'. The protests reflect a deepening political crisis and raise concerns about the future of democracy in Tunisia.