Tunis, Aug 11, 2025 (AFP) - Tunisia trade union defiant after president backs 'corruption' claims

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2025-08-11

The head of a powerful Tunisian trade union confederation called on Monday to defend the group after protesters backed by President Kais Saied levelled harsh accusations against it. The protest last week, which the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) said included "an attempted attack" on its headquarters by Saied's supporters, added to concerns voiced by rights groups over shrinking freedoms ever since the president staged a power grab in 2021.......

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